19 Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like it had ever been made for any other kingdom.
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.
19 while twelve lions stood there, one on each end of a step on the six steps. Nothing like it was ever made for any kingdom.
19 Lions, twelve of them, were placed at either end of the six steps. There was no throne like it in any other kingdom.
19 Twelve lions stood there, one on each side of the six steps; nothing like this had been made for any other kingdom.
19 There were also twelve other lions, one standing on each end of the six steps. No other throne in all the world could be compared with it!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:19
Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:13-31
(Read 2 Chronicles 9:13-31)
The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom and happiness are always united together; but no such alliance exists between wealth and the enjoyment of the things of this life. Let us then acquaint ourselves with the Saviour, that we may find rest for our souls. Here is Solomon reigning in wealth and power, in ease and fulness, the like of which could never since be found; for the most known of the great princes of the earth were famed for their wars; whereas Solomon reigned forty years in profound peace. The promise was fulfilled, that God would give him riches and honour, such as no kings have had or shall have. The lustre wherein he appeared, was typical of the spiritual glory of the kingdom of the Messiah, and but a faint representation of His throne, which is above every throne. Here is Solomon dying, and leaving all his wealth and power to one who he knew would be a fool! Ecclesiastes 2:18,19. This was not only vanity, but vexation of spirit. Neither power, wealth, nor wisdom, can ward off or prepare for the stroke of death. But thanks be to God who giveth the victory to the true believer, even over this dreaded enemy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.