SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Kings 10:20

10:20a Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step.

Twelve lions stood on each of the six steps, one lion at the end of each step.
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There were twelve statues of lions standing on the steps. One statue ⌊was placed⌋ at the end of each of the six steps.

10:20b Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.

There was nothing like this in any other kingdom.
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No one had made ⌊a royal seat/throne⌋ like this for any other king.

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