Zartanah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Zartanah was a town in the territory of Manasseh, situated near the Jordan River and associated with the production of bronze vessels for the Temple.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
1 Kings 4:12 identifies Zartanah as a locale within the district of Baanah, son of Ahilud, while 1 Kings 7:46 notes that Solomon cast bronze vessels in the clay ground between Succoth and Zartanah near the Jordan.
What is the meaning of Zartanah in the Bible?
1 Kings 4:12 identifies Zartanah as a locale within the district of Baanah, son of Ahilud, while 1 Kings 7:46 notes that Solomon cast bronze vessels in the clay ground between Succoth and Zartanah near the Jordan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geographical setting of Zartanah clarifies the logistical organization of Solomon's administrative districts and the sourcing of materials for the Temple's construction.
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