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

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Throne'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​t/throne.html. 1897.
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