1 Kings 7:46In the plain of the Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan.
The setting
Jordan River valley, between modern-day Tell Deir Alla (Succoth) and Tell es-Sa'idiyeh (Zarethan), Jordan/Israel border, ~960 BC. Clay-rich soil perfect for bronze casting foundries.
The emotion here: methodically recording the practical wisdom behind royal decisions
The original word
ma'abeh (מַעֲבֶה) — thick clay ground, dense earth perfect for casting molds
Why it matters
This location was 20 miles from Jerusalem - they cast the bronze in the valley then transported it uphill
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 7:46
Solomon chose this spot for the clay quality, not convenience - excellence required the right location
Common misconceptionThis seems like random geographic detail, but it shows Solomon's strategic thinking - he put function over convenience to achieve excellence.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 7:46 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 7:46 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include temple construction, geography. Notable phrases: plain of the Jordan; between Succoth and Zarethan.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
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— Deuteronomy 5:7
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— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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