(Hebrews kiss'e), a royal chair or seat of dignity (Deuteronomy 17:18; 2 Samuel 7:13; Psalm 45:6); an elevated seat with a canopy and hangings, which cover it. It denotes the seat of the high priest in 1 Samuel 1:9; 4:13, and of a provincial governor in Nehemiah 3:7 and Psalm 122:5. The throne of Solomon is described at length in 1 Kings 10:18-20.

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.

2. (n.) Hence, sovereign power and dignity; also, the one who occupies a throne, or is invested with sovereign authority; an exalted or dignified personage.

3. (n.) A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.

4. (v. t.) To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.

5. (v. t.) To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.

6. (v. i.) To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.