10:18 The king made a large throne decorated with ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. 10:19 There were six steps leading up to the throne, and the back of it was rounded on top. The throne had two armrests with a statue of a lion standing on each side. 1 10:20 There were twelve statues of lions on the six steps, one lion at each end of each step. There was nothing like it in any other kingdom. 2
1 tn Heb “[There were] armrests on each side of the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the armrests.”
2 tn Heb “nothing like it had been made for all the kingdoms.”
3 tn This verb is future indicative, and thus not subordinate to “grant” (διατίθεμαι, diatiqemai) as part of the result clause beginning with ἵνα ἔσθητε ({ina esqhte) at the beginning of v. 30. It is better understood as a predictive future.
4 sn The statement you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel looks at the future authority the Twelve will have when Jesus returns. They will share in Israel’s judgment.
5 tn Grk “The one who conquers, to him I will grant.”
6 tn Or “who is victorious”; traditionally, “who overcomes.”
7 tn Grk “I will give [grant] to him.”
8 tn Or “have been victorious”; traditionally, “have overcome.”