2 Chronicles 4:17 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."

— 2 Chronicles 4:17, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 4 — Context

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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 meat forks. All the items King Solomon assigned Huram Abi to make for the LORD’s temple were made from polished bronze.

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

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Solomon made so many of these items they did not weigh the bronze.

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

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the pure gold lampstands and their lamps which burned as specified at the entrance to the inner sanctuary,

2 Chronicles 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 4:17 say?
2 Chronicles 4:17 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 2 Chronicles 4:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 4:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 4:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 4:17 in?
2 Chronicles 4:17 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 2 Chronicles 4:17?
2 Chronicles 4:17 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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