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lions

Meaning of “lions”

Sense 1: Large powerful wild cats. Sense 2: Figures of strength, fierceness, danger, or royal power.

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46 occurrences41 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 2 Samuel 1:23

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2 Chronicles 9:18
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:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 9:18 · retained source text

And there were sixe steps to the throne, with a footstoole of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stayes on each side of the sitting place, and two lyons standing by the stayes.

1611 marginal noteHeb. hands

2 Chronicles 9:19
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.
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1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 9:19 · retained source text

And twelue lyons stood there on the one side and on the other, vpon the sixe steps. There was not the like made in any kingdome.

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