Zaketan
LocationsGeographical Setting
Zarethan is an ancient site identified in biblical texts as a center for bronze casting during the Iron Age.
What is the meaning of Zaketan in the Bible?
Zarethan is a location mentioned in 1 Kings 7:46 and 2 Chronicles 4:17, situated in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zeredahah, where King Solomon's bronze artifacts were cast.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Zarethan provides historical context for the scale and metallurgical sophistication of the Temple's construction, illustrating the logistical organization required to produce its massive bronze furnishings.
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Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Zaketan held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zaketan in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zaketan clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Kings 7:462 Chronicles 4:17
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Zaketan." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zaketan/