footstool
ha.dom denotes what is placed beneath feet, especially in scenes of divine presence, worship, or subjugated enemies.
The attested use chiefly names what is beneath the feet in language about God’s dwelling, throne, and worship; it also occurs in a declaration that enemies will be set beneath a ruler’s feet.
Senses in use
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Beneath the feet in divine presence and worship · dominant
In 1 Chronicles 28:2, the construct noun occurs in David’s plan to build a house for the ark and for what is associated with God’s feet. Isaiah 66:1 places the land beneath the divine throne, while Psalm 132:7 and Psalm 99:5 place worshipers in bowing language before what is associated with his feet. Lamentations 2:1 also refers to what is associated with his feet in the context of anger and Israel’s being cast down.
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Enemies placed beneath a ruler’s feet · rare
In Psalm 110:1, the absolute singular noun occurs in the statement that enemies will be set beneath the feet of the one addressed as sitting at the right hand. The APB renders the clause with enemies made “a footstool for your feet.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the cited verses, the APB consistently uses “footstool,” including expressions associated with divine feet and the placement of enemies beneath feet. Because the APB is a whole-verse translation, this consistency confirms the verse-level presentation without isolating every lexical contribution.