The king had them cast in clay molds in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zarethan.
Parallel translations
- WEB The king cast them in the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan.
- KJV In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan.
- BSB The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.
- NKJV In the plain of Jordan the king had them cast in clay molds, between Succoth and Zaretan.
- NASB The king had them cast in the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan.
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Quick answer
The bronze was cast in clay molds in the Jordan plain between Succoth and Zarethan. The location's clay was suited to such large castings.
Overview
The fertile clay ground of the Jordan valley provided the molds for casting these massive bronze objects. This practical detail roots the temple's making in real geography and skilled metallurgy. God supplied not only the craftsmen but also the very materials and conditions needed to build a fitting house for His name.
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Cross-references · 5
- Josh 3:16the waters which came down from above stood, and rose up in one heap, a great way off, at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan; and those that went down toward the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, were wholly cut off. Then the people passed over near Jericho.
- 2 Chr 4:17The king cast them in the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.
- Gen 33:17Jacob traveled to Succoth, built himself a house, and made shelters for his livestock. Therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
- Josh 13:27and in the valley, Beth Haram, Beth Nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, the Jordan’s bank, to the uttermost part of the sea of Chinnereth beyond the Jordan eastward.
- 1 Kgs 4:12Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth Shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam;
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