SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Kings 10:19

10:19a The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top.

The seat/throne was placed on a platform six steps up/high, and its back was rounded on top.
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There were six steps leading to the throne. The back of the throne had a rounded top.

10:19b There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest.

On each side of the seat/throne there was an armrest, with a lion standing beside it.
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It had an elbow rest/support on both sides. ⌊The statue/image of⌋ a lion stood by both.

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