There were six steps going up to it, and the top of it was round at the back, there were arms on the two sides of the seat, and two lions by the side of the arms;
Then the king made a great ivory seat, plated with the best gold.
And twelve lions were placed on the one side and on the other side on the six steps: there was nothing like it in any kingdom.
I undertook great works, building myself houses and planting vine-gardens.