—Psalm 47:9.
One is tempted to translate this: “He sitteth upon the throne of his sanctuary,” which is parallel to the following passage from Hymn to Ninib No. 7:
When he sits upon the great throne of the holy chamber.
This translation is supported by Psalm 150:1: “Praise God in his sanctuary.” There are two references to the throne in the biblical hymns:
Established is thy throne of old.
—Psalm 93:2.
Righteousness and justice are the establishment of his throne.
—Psalm 97:2.
In both Assyrian and Hebrew hymns, the ascension to the throne is referred to as a joyous occasion:
Amid shouts of joy as king ascendest thou;