1 Kings 7:46 net — The king had them cast in earth foundries in the region of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.

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"The king had them cast in earth foundries in the region of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan."

— 1 Kings 7:46, NET Bible

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1 Kings 7 — Context

43

the ten movable stands with their ten basins,

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the big bronze basin called“The Sea” with its twelve bulls underneath,

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and the pots, shovels, and bowls. All these items King Solomon assigned Hiram to make for the LORD’s temple were made from polished bronze.

46

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

47

Solomon left all these items unweighed; there were so many of them they did not weigh the bronze.

48

Solomon also made all these items for the LORD’s temple: the gold altar, the gold table on which was kept the Bread of the Presence,

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the pure gold lampstands at the entrance to the inner sanctuary(five on the right and five on the left), the gold flower-shaped ornaments, lamps, and tongs,

1 Kings 7:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 7:46 say?
1 Kings 7:46 in the NET Bible reads: “The king had them cast in earth foundries in the region of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:46 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 46.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 7:46.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:46 in?
1 Kings 7:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 7:46?
1 Kings 7:46 reads (NET): “The king had them cast in earth foundries in the region of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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