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WISDOM IN THE THRONE

"Sitting" on the Throne is a very exalted position full of significance. The central significance of Ezek. 1 and Dan 7 have been discussed. The similitude's of 1 Enoch (31-72) are instructive.

There are many references to the one "whose face is like the Son of Man" (46:1 Glory in Ezek. 1:26) who will be seated on a throne. (45:3; 51:3; 55:4; 61:8; 63:5-6; 70:27)

The climactic scene of enthronement occurs in 1 Enoch 62. From other portions of the Similitude's it is evident that Dan 7 inspired this text. Both the Lord of the spirits sit on the Throne of Glory (identified as the "Ancient of days" in 1 Enoch 46:1; 47:3; 48:2) and the Son of man or Elect one sits on the Throne of Glory preparing to Judge.

Another significant detail from the similitude's is that the author who wrote (or edited) was not content in leaving this enthroned-like figure as an exalted angelic being. (46:1-2); cf Ezek. 1:26)

(1 En 71:14) identifies this enthroned figure, the Glory, as none other than the righteous "man" Enoch.

Also instructive in this context is 3 Enoch (ca 5 CE) which contains further evidence of Enoch's enthronement as the angel Metatron. (3 En 12;1- 16;5)

This is the heavenly response that Metatron receives from the Heavenly Hosts after being crowned: (14:50 - "They all fell prostrate when they saw me and could not look at me because of the majesty, splendour, beauty, brightness, brilliance, and radiance of the glorious Crown which was on my head.")

The connection between Wisdom and this enigmatic figure in 1En. can be made more distinct.

There is evidence that Wisdom has been assimilated into the Son of Man/Elect One.

Wisdom dresses the Thrones inhabitants.

46:6 For this purpose he became the elect One. He was conceived in the presence of (The Lord of the Spirits) prior to the creation of the world, and for eternity.

7: And he has received the Wisdom of the spirits of the Lord of the spirits to the righteous because they have hated and despised this world of oppression.

49:1 So Wisdom flows like water and glory is measureless before him forever and ever. Wisdom is a river of consistent coloured light.

2: For His might is in all the mysteries of righteousness, and oppression will vanish like a shadow having no foundation. The elect one stands before the Lord of the spirits: His glory is forever and ever and his power is unto all generations.

3: In him dwells the spirit of Wisdom, the spirit which gives Thoughtfulness, the spirit of Knowledge and Strength, and the spirit of those fallen asleep in Righteousness.

A prominent example of a figure sharing the throne is found in Rev: 4-7. G-D who is seated on the Throne in the heavenly Throne room, hands the scroll to the lamb with the result that all the hosts erupt in worship. (Rev 5:7-14)

The lamb is decidedly divine in this context. Of particular significance for our discussion is the lambs position at the centre of the throne in which G-D is seated: 7:15 "For this reason they are before the Throne of G-D, worship Him day and night within His Temple, and the one (G-D) who is seated on the throne will shelter Him.

16: They will hunger no more, and thirst no more, the sun will not strike them, or any scorching heat.

17: For the lamb at the centre of the Throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the Water of Life, and G-D will wipe every tear from their eyes."

... in the promise Christ makes to the Laodicians: "he who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I myself have conquer and sat down with my Father on His Throne." (Rev 3:21)