Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Throne?

56 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Throne in the Bible

Discover 56 Bible verses about throne. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on throne, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

56
Total Verses
38
Old Testament
18
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Throne

  1. 1
    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
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 11:5
    And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Kings 1:32
    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.
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Kings 1:33
    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
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Kings 1:34
    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.
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Kings 1:35
    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.
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Kings 1:36
    And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too.
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Kings 1:37
    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.
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Kings 1:38
    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.
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Kings 1:39
    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.
    KJV

Subtopics of Throne

Of Pharaoh
Of David
Of Solomon
Of ivory
Of Solomon, called THE THRONE OF THE LORD
Of Herod Agrippa I
Of Israel
Abdicated by David
FIGURATIVE
Anthropomorphic use of
Of
Of Christ
Of Herod
Of Solomon, called The Throne of the Lord

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Throne? (38 Verses)

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
And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.
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
Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
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.
For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right. maintained: Heb. made my judgment judging right: Heb. judging in righteousness
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. habitation: or, establishment
Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. habitation: or, establishment
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
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.
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. his: or, the skirts thereof
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool : where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?
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.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Throne? (18 Verses)

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon .
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. author: or, beginner
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is , and which was , and which is to come ; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number , of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

How to Study What the Bible Says About Throne

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about throne. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about throne and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about throne is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on throne needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about throne with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about throne, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about throne?
Discover 56 Bible verses about throne. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on throne, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 56 key verses about throne spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about throne are there?
There are 56 key Bible verses about throne compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about throne?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about throne 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. ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about throne?
Throne is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 56 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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