Zarethan
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the Jordan Valley historically associated with bronze casting and royal administration.
What is the meaning of Zarethan in the Bible?
A town in the territory of Manasseh, located near the Jordan River, identified by many scholars with Tell el-Mashash rather than Tell Damieh, and noted in biblical texts for its role in the production of bronze vessels for the Temple.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Zarethan clarifies the logistical details of Solomon's building projects, specifically identifying the source of the massive bronze castings for the Temple, and provides geographical context for the early life of Jeroboam before his rise to power.
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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.