Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 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.
Solomons throne, as described, is certainly grander than any of which we have a representation, either in Assyria or Egypt. Much more, then, would it transcend the thrones in inferior kingdoms.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps,…. There was a lion on each side of every step, a symbol of royal power, as before observed; so the Egyptians placed lions under the throne of Orus r:
there was not the like made in any kingdom; for the matter and form of it, for its grandeur and magnificence; there was none at least at that time, whatever has been since; for this is the first throne of ivory we read of.
r Hori Apoll. Hieroglyph, l. 1. c. 17.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
20. Twelve lions One lion at each end of each of the six steps by which the king ascended the throne. They were symbolic figures, and in that position might teach that resolute and determined courage and firmness should characterize all the actions of the king.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
1Ki 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.
Ver. 20. And twelve lions stood there, &c. ] To show the vigilancy and valour that should be found in princes. Judah’s emblem, or scutcheon, was the lion couchant. The Athenian judges sat in Mars Street. Mention is also made of a footstool of gold, 2Ch 9:18 to teach the king to trample on the precious things of this world.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
lions: Gen 49:9, Num 23:24, Num 24:9, Rev 5:5
the like made: Heb. so made
Reciprocal: Ecc 2:4 – I builded