throne
kis.se denotes a throne as the seat occupied by a ruler, often in scenes of succession, royal rule, or enduring kingship.
The term most often denotes the throne occupied by a king and associated with succession, rule, and the establishment of a kingdom. It can also name a tangible seat or chair, including an ornate royal seat, and appears in visions of the LORD's throne.
Senses in use
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Royal throne and succession · dominant
The singular noun commonly occurs in construct relationships identifying whose throne is occupied or established. In 1 Kings 1:35 the APB renders Solomon's sitting on David's throne in his place alongside his reigning over Israel and Judah; 1 Kings 2:12 similarly connects Solomon's sitting on David's throne with his kingdom being firmly established. In 1 Chronicles 29:23, Solomon sits on the throne of the LORD's kingdom as king over Israel.
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A tangible seat or chair · occasional
The noun can designate a physical item on which someone sits. In 1 Kings 10:19 the APB describes steps, a rounded back, armrests, and lions beside the throne; in 1 Samuel 4:18 Eli falls backward from it. In 2 Kings 4:10, the same singular absolute form occurs among furnishings that include a bed, table, chair, and lampstand.
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The LORD's throne in a vision · rare
In heavenly scenes, the singular construct noun identifies the throne on which the LORD is seen. In 1 Kings 22:19 the APB renders the LORD seated on his throne with the host of heaven standing at his right and left; Ezekiel 10:1 describes a throne-like appearance above the cherubim.
In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB usually presents the noun as “throne,” especially in clauses about sitting, establishing a kingdom, or royal succession. It uses “seat” for Eli in 1 Samuel 1:9 and “chair” among room furnishings in 2 Kings 4:10; These renderings confirm the verse contexts rather than supply separate definitions.