throne] A seat proper to a king (Genesis 41. 40.) thereon to sit in state, chap. 22. 10. and to exercise judgement, chap. 7. 7. Psal. 9. 4, 7.
ivory] Heb. tth: Meaning elephants tooth (verse 22.) which is ivory. Herewith stately things were wont to be garnished; as houses (1 Kings 22:39.) Amos 3:15.) palaces (Psalms 45:9.) benches (Ezekiel 27:6.) beds (Amos 6:4.) vessels (Revelation 18:12.)
overlaid] Not, as the sacred things of the oracle, all over, but with such curious and artificiall work, as the white ivory, and yellow gold gave a fair lustre one to the other: as Proverbs 25:11.