Graphic Bible · Scene 11 of 15

Solomon’s ivory-and-gold throne, six steps, armrests, rounded back and fourteen lions shown with exact visual care.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

1 Kings 10:18-20

The unmatched ivory throne

The Queen of Sheba and Solomon’s Splendor · 1 Kings 10

Story guide: The throne rises in ivory and gold, with six steps, armrests, a rounded back, and lions beside the seat and along the stairs, matching the passage's count.

Open this scene in the reader →

18Then the king made a great ivory throne and overlaid it with refined gold.

19Six steps led up to the throne, and its back was rounded at the top. It had armrests on either side of the seat, with two lion figures standing beside them.

20Twelve lion figures stood on the six steps, one on each side of every step. Nothing like this had been made in any kingdom.

Step through the story beside the Scripture itself. About the People’s Open Bible