Zeredathah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Zeredathah is an ancient site in the Jordan Valley, identified with the modern Wadi Zarqa Ma'in and historically associated with the location of Zarthan.
What is the meaning of Zeredathah in the Bible?
Zeredathah was an ancient settlement located within the Jordan Valley, identified as a variant name for the site of Zarthan.
SIGNIFICANCE
The site is historically notable as the location where King Solomon commissioned the construction of the 'Sea' for the Temple, and this linguistic variation helps scholars synchronize geographical references between the books of Kings and Chronicles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Zeredathah (located near modern Wadi Zarqa Ma'in, Jordan) 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 Zeredathah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zeredathah clarify?
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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
"Zeredathah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zeredathah/