1 Kings 10:20

And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 10:20

BSB
Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.
AKJV
And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other on the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.
CPDV
with twelve little lions standing upon the six steps, on one side and the other. No similar work has been made, ever in any kingdom.
ERV
And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.
NHEB
Twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other on the six steps: there was nothing like it made in any kingdom.
SMT
And twelve lions standing there upon the six steps, hence and thence: there was not made thus to all the kingdoms.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 10:20

AndtwelveH8147NounlionsH738Noun MasculinestoodH5975VerbthereontheonesideandontheotheruponthesixH8337NounstepsH4609Noun FemininetherewasnotthelikeH3651madeH6213VerbinanykingdomH4467Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Kings 10:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 10:20
Summary
Throne steps flanked by numerous lion sculptures without parallel
Place
Palace
Event
Lion sculptures described
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Narrative