2 Chronicles 9:18And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on either side by the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the stays.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~950 BC. The throne room's architectural marvel: six ascending steps leading to Solomon's seat, with golden footstool and armrests flanked by carved lions...
The emotion here: methodical awe documenting divine architectural inspiration
The original word
kisse (כִּסֵּא) — throne, seat of authority and judgment, from root meaning 'to cover'
Why it matters
The six steps forced visitors to approach slowly, each step increasing the psychological impact of royal authority
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 9:18
The golden footstool wasn't decoration — it was a throne requirement showing the king's feet never touched common ground
Common misconceptionThis seems like unnecessary luxury, but ancient thrones were designed to reflect heavenly authority — every detail pointed people toward God's ultimate kingship.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 9:18
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 9:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 9:18 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is grateful, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include royal architecture, throne symbolism. Notable phrases: six steps to the throne; footstool of gold.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grateful
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
“It will be, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”
— Acts 2:21
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
— Ephesians 2:8
“So now it wasn't you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land o…”
— Genesis 45:8
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