In the plain of the Jordan the king had them cast, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarephath — The bronze-casting workshops were located in the Jordan Valley floor between Succoth (סֻכּוֹת) and Zarephath (צְרֵפָתָה), in clay-rich terrain suitable for foundry work. This location, mentioned in 1 Kings 7:46, was remote from Jerusalem—a logical choice for industrial-scale bronze working (which required enormous heat, fuel, and space). The clay ground provided both raw material for molds and thermal properties beneficial for casting. The Chronicler's specificity about location suggests either documentary sources or local knowledge. The choice of location demonstrates practical awareness: metallurgical work was separated from the temple itself, geographically and ritually.

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