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Nebuchadnezzar was furious with all these countries. He swore by his throne and kingdom to take revenge on all the territories of Cilicia, Damascus and Syria, of the Moabites and of the Ammonites, of Judaea and Egypt as far as the limits of the two seas, and to ravage them with the sword. (Judith 1, 12)
In those days, when King Ahasuerus was sitting on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa, (Esther 1, 2)
No; if you persist in remaining silent at such a time, relief and deliverance will come to the Jews from another quarter, but both you and your father's whole family will perish. Who knows? Perhaps you have come to the throne for just such a time as this.' (Esther 4, 14)
(a) On the third day, when she had finished praying, she took off her suppliant's mourning attire and dressed herself in her full splendour. Radiant as she then appeared, she invoked God who watches over all people and saves them. With her, she took two ladies-in-waiting. With a delicate air she learned on one, while the other accompanied her carrying her train. Rosy with the full flush of her beauty, her face radiated joy and love: but her heart shrank with hear. Having passed through door after door, she found herself in the presence of the king. He was sitting on his royal throne, dressed in all his robes of state, glittering with gold and precious stones-- a formidable sight. He looked up, afire with majesty and, blazing with anger, saw her. The queen sank to the floor. As she fainted, the colour drained from her face and her head fell against the lady-in-waiting beside her. But God changed the king's heart, inducing a milder spirit. He sprang from his throne in alarm and took her in his arms until she recovered, comforting her with soothing words. 'What is the matter, Esther?' he said. 'I am your brother. Take heart, you are not going to die; our order applies only to ordinary people. Come to me.' (Esther 5, 1)
for you have given fair judgement in my favour, seated on your throne as upright judge. (Psalms 9, 4)
Yahweh is enthroned for ever, keeping his throne firm for judgement; (Psalms 9, 7)
Yahweh in his holy temple! Yahweh, his throne is in heaven; his eyes watch over the world, his gaze scrutinises the children of Adam. (Psalms 11, 4)
Your throne is from God, for ever and ever, the sceptre of your kingship a sceptre of justice, (Psalms 45, 6)
God reigns over the nations, seated on his holy throne. (Psalms 47, 8)
May his throne be always in God's presence, your faithful love and constancy watch over him. (Psalms 61, 7)
I have made your dynasty firm for ever, built your throne stable age after age.'Pause (Psalms 89, 4)
Saving Justice and Fair Judgement the foundations of your throne, Faithful Love and Constancy march before you. (Psalms 89, 14)
