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 Zeredah.
- KJV In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah.
- BSB The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah.
- NKJV In the plain of Jordan the king had them cast in clay molds, between Succoth and Zeredah.
- NASB On the plain of the Jordan the king cast them in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.
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Quick answer
The king casts these vessels in clay molds in the Jordan plain between Succoth and Zeredah. The bronze works are forged in a specific location.
Overview
The clay-rich ground of the Jordan plain provided the foundries for casting the massive bronze items. This practical detail grounds the temple's construction in real geography and labor. The note testifies to the historical reality of Solomon's great undertaking for God's house.
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- 1 Kgs 7:46The king cast them in the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan.
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