وَالْمَلَكُ عَلَى أَرْجَائِهَا وَيَحْمِلُ عَرْشَ رَبِّكَ فَوْقَهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ ثَمَانِيَةٌ
with the angels all over it, and the Throne of your Lord will be borne that day by eight [angels].
Agha Ali Puya Commentary
Commentary on Quran 69:17
[Pooya/Ali Commentary 69:17] The arsh is the symbol of His power and authority, of His justice and mercy (see commentary of Zumar: 75). The eight angels represent manifestation of the glory of the attributes of Allah.