2 Chronicles 9:19

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 2 Chronicles 9:19

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
Moreover, there were twelve additional little lions standing upon the six steps on both sides. There was no similar throne in all the kingdoms.
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, from hence and from thence. There was not made thus to any kingdom.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Chronicles 9:19

AndtwelveH8147NounlionsH738Noun MasculinestoodH5975VerbthereontheonesideandontheotheruponthesixH8337NounstepsH4609Noun FeminineTherewasnotthelikemadeH6213VerbinanykingdomH4467Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 9:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Chronicles 9:19
Summary
Throne decorated with lion sculptures
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Lion throne decoration
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Narrative