Overview
The Bible addresses throne across 31 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Psalms. Closely related themes include Solomon, Civil Service, Judah, the Tribe Of and Prophecies Respecting Christ. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Solomon, Zadok and Nathan.
Key Bible verses about throne
Old Testament
1 Kings
And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.
The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon: mine: Heb. which belongeth to me
And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.
Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.
As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.
So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.
And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.
And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them. pipes: or, flutes
Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.
Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.
And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.
Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold.
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. behind: Heb. on the hinder part thereof stays: Heb. hands
And 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. the like: Heb. so
2 Chronicles
The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.
And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on each side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the stays: stays: Heb. hands
And 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.
Psalms
The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. body: Heb. belly
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
Jeremiah
Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings that sit upon David's throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
Then shall there enter into the gates of this city kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain for ever.
People in the Bible and throne
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying throne for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 41:40, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Psalms each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David, Solomon and Zadok and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Solomon, Civil Service, Judah, the Tribe Of and Prophecies Respecting Christ.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about throne?
The Bible addresses throne across 31 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Psalms. Closely related themes include Solomon, Civil Service, Judah, the Tribe Of and Prophecies Respecting Christ. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David, Solomon, Zadok and Nathan.
How many Bible verses are about throne?
The Bible references throne in 31 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention throne?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 41:40: “Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss”
Which people in the Bible are associated with throne?
David, Solomon, Zadok, Nathan and Adonijah.
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