1 Kings 7:46

Translations

Modern

The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.

Traditional

In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan.

Literal

In the plain of the Jordan the king had cast them in clay molds, between Succoth and between Zarethan.

Latin

In campestri regione Jordanis fudit ea rex in argillosa terra, inter Sochoth et Sarthan.

Original

Hebrew

English

The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.

Notes

1 Kings 7:46–47

between Succoth and Zarethan: This area east of the Jordan River (see Joshus 3:16; Judges 8:4–5) was famous for metalworking. It had plenty of clay for molds, wood for fuel, and a strong north wind that helped with casting.

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Ancient Law Codes Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Related verses

Joshua 3:16
…the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho.
2 Chronicles 4:17
The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah.
Genesis 33:17
…but Jacob went on to Succoth, where he built a house for himself and shelters for his livestock; that is why the place was called Succoth.
Joshua 13:27
…and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth).
1 Kings 4:12
Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;

Parallels

2 Chronicles 4:11–18

Places

Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history Succoth: City in Canaan, location of Solomon's bronze works Zarethan: A place near the Jordan River associated with Israel's crossing

Glossary

Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Porch Succoth Temple Zarethan Zartanah, Zarthan Zeredah

Topics

Art: Artisans, Skillful: Hiram Brass: Articles Made of Altar, Vessels, and Other Articles of the Tabernacle and Temple Carving: Hiram Jordan: Plain of Solomon's Foundry In Master Workman: Hiram Mechanic: Hiram Metals: Clay of Jordan Used for Moulding Molding: Done in the Plain of the Jordan River Succoth: A City Which Was Located Probably East of the Jordan River: Located Near the Jordan River Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: The Bronze Sea Temple: Solomon's: The Ten Lavers the River Jordan: The Plains of Afforded Clay for Moulding Brass Zaretan: A City of Uncertain Location

1 Kings 7:46

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