1 Kings 10:18-23

18The king used ivory to make a large throne. He covered it with gold.

19There were six steps up to the throne. The back of the throne was a round shape at the top. On both sides of the seat there were places for the king to put his arms. An image of a lion stood on each side of the throne.

20There were 12 more images of lions on the six steps. There was one lion at each end of every step. There was no throne like it in any other kingdom.

21They used gold to make all King Solomon's cups that he drank from. In the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon, all the dishes and other things were made with gold. They used pure gold. They did not make anything with silver. In Solomon's time, people did not think that silver was very valuable.

22The king had many large ships that could sail across the seas. They sailed with King Hiram's ships. Every three years they returned to Solomon with their loads. They brought to him gold, silver and ivory. They also brought apes and monkeys.

23King Solomon was richer and wiser than any other king in the world.