THRONE

An established emblem of kingly dignity and power, used by sovereigns on all stale occasions. That of Solomon was of ivory, overlaid with gold; having six broad steps, every one guarded by a golden lion at each end, 1Ki 10:18-20. Heaven is called God’s throne, and the earth his footstool, Isa 66:1. His throne is also sublimely described as everlasting, and as built upon justice and equity, Ps 45:6; 97:2. See also Isa 6:2-4; Eze 1:1- 28. Christ is on the throne forever, as the King of heaven, Ps 110:1; He 1:8; Re 3:21; and his faithful disciples will partake of his kingly glory, Lu 22:30; Re 4:4; 5:10. He forbade men lightly to swear by heaven or its throne, as they were thus irreverent to God, Mt 5:34; 23:22.

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throne. throne, (g) a kings seate, or chaire of estate.

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Throne. Throne
(Heb. kiss’e), a royal chair or seat of dignity (Deut. 17:18; 2 Sam. 7:13; Ps. 45:6); an elevated seat with a canopy and hangings, which cover it. It denotes the seat of the high priest in 1 Sam. 1:9; 4:13, and of a provincial governor in Neh. 3:7 and Ps. 122:5. The throne of Solomon is described at length in 1 Kings 10:18-20.

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THRONE. → Of Pharaoh Ge 41:40; Ex 11:5 → Of David 1Ki 2:12,24; Ps 132:11,12; Isa 9:7; Jer 13:13; 17:25; Lu 1:32 → Of Solomon 1Ki 2:19; 2Ch 9:17-19 → Of ivory 1Ki 10:18-20 → Of Solomon, called THE THRONE OF THE LORD 1Ch 29:23 → Of Herod Agrippa I Ac 12:21 → Of Israel 1Ki 8:20; 10:9; 2Ch 6:10 → Abdicated by David 1Ki 1:32-40 → FIGURATIVE
* Anthropomorphic use of
* Of God 2Ch 18:18; Ps 9:4,7; 11:4; 47:8; 89:14; 97:2; 103:19; Isa 6:1; 66:1; Mt 5:34; 23:22; Heb 8:1; 12:2; Re 14:3,5
* Of Christ Mt 19:28; 25:31; Ac 2:30; Re 1:4; 3:21; 4:2-10; 7:9-17; 19:4; 21:5; 22:3

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symbol of the kingdom 2Sa 3:10; 7:13; 1Ki 2:4; 1Ch 29:23; Da 7:9; Lu 1:32 -- of God. See SOVEREIGNTY

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throne. Throne, n. the seat of kings, princes or bishops

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Throne (?), n. [[OE. trone, F. trône, L. thronus, Gr. �; cf. � a bench, � a footstool, � to set one's self, to sit, Skr. dharaṇa supporting, dhṛ to hold fast, carry, and E. firm, a.]] 1. 1. A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.
The noble king is set up in his throne. Chaucer. High on a throne of royal state. Milton. 2. 2. Hence, sovereign power and dignity; also, the one who occupies a throne, or is invested with sovereign authority; an exalted or dignified personage.
Only in the throne will I be greater than thou. Gen. xli. 40. To mold a mighty state's decrees, And shape the whisper of the throne. Tennyson. 3. 3. pl. A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; — a meaning given by the schoolmen. Milton.
Great Sire! whom thrones celestial ceaseless sing. Young.