[topcat54]

This makes me wonder if you understand the premillennial viewpoint. In that model based on literal fulfillents, there must be an earthly reign of a Davidic Kingdom.

But not literally on David's throne. Somet things are more literal than others. I'm starting to understand. :-)

[xzins]

throne

No I don't think you understand. As you can see below, the word throne can literally mean the royal power of the person and not just the chair. The word "throne" has long been a metaphor for the power of the king.

The strength of the premillennial position is it's literal approach. It only spiritualizes or takes symbolically that which the context specifically permits.

Main Entry: 1throne Pronunciation: 'thrOn Function: noun Etymology: Middle English trone, throne, from Old French trone, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos -- more at FIRM 1 a : the chair of state of a sovereign or high dignitary (as a bishop) b : the seat of a deity 2 : royal power and dignity : SOVEREIGNTY 3 plural : an order of angels -- see CELESTIAL HIERARCHY