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Throne

A “throne” is a seat of honor. A ruler sits on a throne. He makes decisions on important matters and listens to his people while he sits on the throne. The word “throne” is also used to talk about the ruler and his authority (see: 2 Samuel 7:13, 16; Psalm 93:2; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:8; 4:16).

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Human rulers sat on thrones (see: Genesis 41:40; 1 Kings 1:32-37). King Solomon’s throne was made out of ivory and covered with gold (see: 2 Chronicles 9:17). God commanded that when a king sat on the throne of Israel, the king needed to write a copy of the law for himself (see: Deuteronomy 17:18).

In the Bible, God is said to sit on a throne in heaven (see: Psalm 9:4, 7). God rules over all nations from his throne (see: Psalm 47:8; 103:19). God’s throne is described as being raised up higher than everything else and covered with precious stones (see: Isaiah 6:1; Ezekiel 1:26; 10:1; Revelation 4:3). Heaven and Jerusalem are also called God’s throne. That is, God rules over the world from these places (see: Isaiah 66:1; Jeremiah 3:17). From his throne, God will judge the people of the earth during the tribulation (see: Revelation 6:16). From his throne, God will also judge people at the last judgment (see: Revelation 20:11-12).

There were prophecies that the messiah would be a descendant of King David. The messiah would sit on a throne and rule in the same way David did (see: 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Psalm 132:11). The messiah would also sit on a throne as a priest (see: Zechariah 6:13). Jesus fulfilled these prophecies (see: Acts 2:30-31; Hebrews 8:1). After Jesus returned to heaven, he sat down on a throne next to God the Father (see: Hebrews 12:2).

See: Law of Moses; Heaven; Judge (Judgment); Tribulation; Messiah (Christ); Priest (Priesthood); God the Father