The throne of Solomon was entirely made of gold, having 33 steps upon which were various animals. 12 golden lions, and 2 golden bears stood on each step and over the throne was a kind of canopy. In the midst of this was a golden chain and from the chain hung a golden dove who held in his beak a golden crown in which was a precious stone which illuminated the whole world. When the King ascended the throne the lions lifted up their paws and on each paw a verse out of the Bible was written, suggestive of the carrying out of the Law and urging him to judge uprightly. Facing the lions there were 12 golden eagles. On the first step of the one side there was a golden lion and on the other a golden ox; on the second a golden bear and a golden lamb; on the third a panther and a baby; on the fourfli an eagle and a hart; on the fifth a peacock and a cock; and on the sixth an hawk and a dove. When the king ascended the throne wheels turned and he was assisted by the various animals to the top. Then a golden dove opened an ark and took out the scroll of the Law, and placed it before him. From that seat he used to judge the whole world.