So, as he was a prophet and knew that God with an oath had promised to put one of his descendants on his throne,

until another king, who knew nothing about Joseph, ascended the throne.

'"Heaven is my throne, and earth a footstool for my feet. What house can you build for me?" says the Lord; "Or what place is there in which I can rest?

So, on a day appointed, Herod, dressed in his royal robes, took his seat on his throne, and made them a popular address,