2 Chronicles 9:18 cpdv — And there were six steps, by which he would ascend to the throne, and a footstool of gold, and two arms, one on each si…

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"And there were six steps, by which he would ascend to the throne, and a footstool of gold, and two arms, one on each side, and two lions standing beside the arms. "

— 2 Chronicles 9:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

15

And so, king Solomon made two hundred gold spears, from six hundred gold pieces, the amount used for each spear,

16

and also three hundred gold shields, from three hundred gold pieces, which covered each shield. And the king placed them in the armory, which was situated in a forest.

17

Also, the king made a great ivory throne, and he clothed it with the purest gold.

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And there were six steps, by which he would ascend to the throne, and a footstool of gold, and two arms, one on each side, and two lions standing beside the arms.

19

Moreover, there were twelve additional little lions standing upon the six steps on both sides. There was no similar throne in all the kingdoms.

20

Also, all the vessels for the feasts of the king were of gold, and the vessels of the forest house of Lebanon were from the purest gold. For silver in those days was considered as nothing.

21

For indeed, the ships of the king went to Tarshish, with the servants of Hiram, once every three years. And they brought from there gold, and silver, and ivory, and primates, and peacocks.

2 Chronicles 9:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:18 say?
2 Chronicles 9:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And there were six steps, by which he would ascend to the throne, and a footstool of gold, and two arms, one on each side, and two lions standing beside the arms. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:18 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 18.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 9:18.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:18 in?
2 Chronicles 9:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 9:18?
2 Chronicles 9:18 reads (CPDV): “And there were six steps, by which he would ascend to the throne, and a footstool of gold, and two arms, one on each side, and two lions standing beside the arms. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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