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1 Kings 10:19 · KJV

"The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays."

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Passage Context

17And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
18Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold.
19The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays.
20And 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.
21And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; none were of silver: it was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does the concept of authority mean to you?

2

How do you respond to displays of power in leadership?

3

When have you felt a sense of authority in your life?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can lead with humility and wisdom in your own life.

faith

Reflect on how God's authority shapes your understanding of leadership.

People in This Verse

King SolomonOT

The son of David, Solomon was known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and is credited with many proverbs.

First appearance: 1 Kings 1:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel, significant for its religious and political importance, especially during Solomon's reign.

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