2 Chronicles 4:17
New International Version
The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Sukkoth and Zarethan.

New Living Translation
The king had them cast in clay molds in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zarethan.

English Standard Version
In the plain of the Jordan the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

Berean Standard Bible
The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah.

King James Bible
In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah.

New King James Version
In the plain of Jordan the king had them cast in clay molds, between Succoth and Zeredah.

New American Standard Bible
On the plain of the Jordan the king cast them in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

NASB 1995
On the plain of the Jordan the king cast them in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

NASB 1977
On the plain of the Jordan the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

Legacy Standard Bible
On the plain of the Jordan the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

Amplified Bible
The king cast them on the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

Christian Standard Bible
The king had them cast in clay molds in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zeredah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The king had them cast in clay molds in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zeredah.

American Standard Version
In the plain of the Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

Contemporary English Version
by pouring melted bronze into the clay molds he had set up near the Jordan River, between Succoth and Zeredah.

English Revised Version
In the Plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The king cast them in foundries in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zeredah.

Good News Translation
The king had them all made in the foundry between Sukkoth and Zeredah in the Jordan Valley.

International Standard Version
The king had them forged in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah in the Jordan plain.

Majority Standard Bible
The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah.

NET Bible
The king had them cast in earthen foundries in the region of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.

New Heart English Bible
The king cast them in the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan.

Webster's Bible Translation
In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah.

World English Bible
The king cast them in the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The king has cast them in the circuit of the Jordan, in the thick soil of the ground, between Succoth and Zeredathah.

Young's Literal Translation
In the circuit of the Jordan hath the king cast them, in the thick soil of the ground, between Succoth and Zeredathah.

Smith's Literal Translation
In the circuit of Jordan the king will cast them, in the thicknesses of the land between Succoth and between Zeredathah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the country near the Jordan did the king cast them, in a clay ground between Sochot and Saredatha.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The king cast these in the region near the Jordan, in the clay soil between Succoth and Zeredah.

New American Bible
The king had them cast in the neighborhood of the Jordan, between Succoth and Zeredah, in thick clay molds.

New Revised Standard Version
In the plain of the Jordan the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In the plain of the Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In the country round about Jordan the king cast them, in the clay ground in the house of Socchoth, and between that and Saredatha.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Completion of the Bronze Works
16and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze. 17The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah. 18Solomon made all these articles in such great abundance that the weight of the bronze could not be determined.…

Cross References
1 Kings 7:46
The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.

1 Kings 7:40-45
Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: / the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); ...

Exodus 38:8
Next he made the bronze basin and its stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

1 Kings 7:14
He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.

1 Kings 7:23-26
He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. / Below the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. / The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. ...

1 Kings 7:13-14
Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.

1 Kings 7:47
Solomon left all these articles unweighed, because there were so many. The weight of the bronze could not be determined.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

1 Kings 7:15-22
He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. / He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. / For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. ...

1 Kings 7:27-39
In addition, he made ten movable stands of bronze, each four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high. / This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights, / and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. ...

1 Kings 7:41-42
the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);

1 Kings 7:43-44
the ten stands; the ten basins on the stands; / the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea;

1 Kings 7:45
and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze.

1 Kings 7:29-30
and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. / Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and a basin resting on four supports, with wreaths at each side.


Treasury of Scripture

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

1 Kings 7:46
In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan.

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2 Chronicles 4
1. The altar of brass
2. The molten sea upon twelve oxen
6. The ten lavers, candlesticks, and tables
9. The courts, and the instruments of brass
19. The instruments of gold














The king had them cast in clay molds
This phrase refers to King Solomon, who commissioned the casting of the temple furnishings. The use of clay molds for casting bronze items was a common ancient technique, allowing for detailed and intricate designs. This method highlights the advanced metallurgical skills present during Solomon's reign. The casting of these items signifies the importance of the temple as a central place of worship and the dedication to creating a space worthy of God's presence. The use of clay molds also symbolizes the transformation process, akin to how God shapes and molds His people.

in the plain of the Jordan
The plain of the Jordan refers to the area surrounding the Jordan River, a significant geographical feature in Israel's history. This location was chosen likely due to its accessibility and the availability of resources needed for large-scale casting. The Jordan River itself is a symbol of transition and new beginnings, as seen in the Israelites' crossing into the Promised Land (Joshua 3). This setting underscores the idea of preparation and sanctification, as the temple furnishings were being prepared for their sacred purpose.

between Succoth and Zeredah
Succoth and Zeredah were towns located near the Jordan River. Succoth is mentioned in Genesis 33:17 as a place where Jacob built shelters for his livestock, indicating its historical significance. Zeredah, also known as Zarethan, is noted in 1 Kings 7:46 as a site for casting bronze items for the temple. The mention of these locations provides a specific geographical context, emphasizing the logistical planning involved in the temple's construction. This area was strategically chosen for its resources and proximity to Jerusalem, facilitating the transport of the finished items. The historical and cultural context of these towns highlights the interconnectedness of Israel's history and God's unfolding plan through the establishment of the temple.

Persons / Places / Events
1. King Solomon
The ruler of Israel who commissioned the construction of the Temple and its furnishings, including the bronze items mentioned in this verse.

2. The Plain of the Jordan
A geographical area where the casting of the bronze items took place. This location was chosen for its suitability for large-scale metalwork.

3. Succoth
A town near the Jordan River, significant in Israel's history, and mentioned as a location near where the casting occurred.

4. Zeredah
Another location near the Jordan River, marking the area where the bronze casting was done.

5. Bronze Casting
The event of creating the bronze items for the Temple, which included the two pillars, the Sea, and other furnishings.
Teaching Points
God's Provision for His Work
The choice of location and resources for casting the bronze items shows God's provision and planning in the construction of His Temple. We can trust God to provide for the tasks He calls us to.

Attention to Detail in Worship
The meticulous process of casting and crafting the Temple items reflects the importance of detail and excellence in our worship and service to God.

Historical Continuity
The use of locations like Succoth ties the Temple's construction to Israel's broader history, reminding us of God's ongoing work through generations.

Symbolism of Bronze
In biblical symbolism, bronze often represents judgment and strength. The use of bronze in the Temple furnishings can remind us of God's strength and justice.

Community and Collaboration
The large-scale nature of the casting process required collaboration and community effort, illustrating the importance of working together in the body of Christ.(17) In the clay ground.--Heb., in the thickness of the ground--i.e., in the stiff or clayey soil. Vulg., "in argillosa terra." For '?bi, "thickness," see Job 15:26. Kings has ma'?beh, which occurs nowhere else.

Zeredathah.--Kings, Z?r?th?n (Joshua 3:16). Z?r?d?th?h means towards Z?r?th?h (1Kings 11:26). The two names denote the same place.

Verse 17. - In the plain... in the clay; i.e. in the Ciccar (or round, equivalent to the New Testament "region round about ") of Jordan, a distinctive designation of the Jordan valley (Conder's Handbook to the Bible,' p. 213). The region here intended lies east of the river, in what became the division of Gad. Succoth lay a little to the north of the river Jabbok, which flows almost east to west into the Jordan. Zeredathah; i.q. Zarthan of 1 Kings 7:46; and this latter is in the Hebrew also the same in characters and all with the Zaretan of Joshua 3:16. Very possibly the place is the same as Zererath (Judges 7:22). The exact sites of these places are not known, though the range within which they all lay is clear (see Grove's article in Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 3:1817). The clay ground; that is," the clay of the ground "(Hebrew). The radical idea of the word here translated "clay" is "thickness," which should not be rendered, as in margin, "thicknesses." The word (עָב) occurs in all thirty-five times, and is rendered a large proportion of these times "clouds" or "thick clouds" (e.g. Exodus 19:9), clouds being presumably thicknesses in air; but if the subject-matter in question be in wood, or growing timber, or the ground, the word is rendered conformably "thick planks" (1 Kings 7:6; Ezekiel 41:25, 26), or "thickets" (Jeremiah 4:29), or "clay" (as here), to distinguish from other lighter or more friable soil.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The king
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

had them cast
יְצָקָ֣ם (yə·ṣā·qām)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard

in clay molds
הָאֲדָמָ֑ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land

in the plain
בְּכִכַּ֤ר (bə·ḵik·kar)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3603: A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money)

of the Jordan
הַיַּרְדֵּן֙ (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

between
בֵּ֥ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

Succoth
סֻכּ֖וֹת (suk·kō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5523: Succoth -- a city East of the Jordan, also a place in Egypt

and Zeredah.
צְרֵדָֽתָה׃ (ṣə·rê·ḏā·ṯāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6868: A city in Ephraim


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