Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Bohan, son of Reuben, was the namesake of a boundary stone between the territories of Judah and Benjamin.
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Bohan was the son of Reuben, the eldest son of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Josh. 15:6; 18:17). He is mentioned in connection with a boundary stone that marked the border between the territories of Judah and Benjamin. The stone was named "the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben," suggesting that it was a well-known landmark during the time of the Israelite conquest and settlement of Canaan. The stone is referenced in the descriptions of the allotment of land to the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, emphasizing the importance of clear boundaries and the fair distribution of the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes. The fact that the stone bore Bohan's name indicates that he may have played a significant role in establishing or recognizing this boundary marker. However, no further details about Bohan's life or achievements are provided in the biblical text.
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(thumb), a Reubenite. (Joshua 15:6; 18:17)
BO'HAN (thumb), a Reubenite. Josh 15:6; Josh 18:17.
BO'HAN (thumb), STONE OF, in the valley of Achor, between Judah and Benjamin. Josh 15:6; 18:17. The "stone of the finger," in Wady Daber, may be on its site.
BO'HAN (thumb), STONE OF, in the valley of Achor, between Judah and Benjamin. Josh 15:6; 18:17. The "stone of the finger," in Wady Daber, may be on its site.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0932
went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.
From there it curved northward and proceeded to En-shemesh and on to Geliloth facing the Ascent of Adummim, and continued down to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben.
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