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Practical Wisdom in a Clay Pit
Commentators explain that the casting of the massive bronze items for the temple took place in a specific location for a practical reason. The 'clay ground' in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zarethan was ideal for creating the large molds needed for this industrial-scale project, demonstrating careful planning.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:46
18th Century
Theologian
Succoth and Zarthan - See Judges 7:22; Judges 8:5, note.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:13–50
19th Century
Bishop
The exceedingly graphic and elaborate description of the work of Hiram on the vessels and furniture of the Temple, and on the great pillars, clearl…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:46
17th Century
Pastor
In the plain of Jericho did the king cast them in the
clay ground
Which being thick, as the word signifies,…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 7:13–47
17th Century
Minister
Some think the two brazen pillars in the porch of the temple were to teach those who came to worship to depend on God alone for strength and establ…