Bozez, one of the rocky crags that Jonathan and his armor-bearer crossed to attack the Philistine garrison.
Bozez is mentioned in 1Sa.14.4 as one of the two rocky crags that Jonathan, King Saul's son, and his armor-bearer had to cross to reach the Philistine garrison at Michmash. The other crag was called Seneh. These crags were sharp and difficult to traverse, providing a natural defense for the Philistine outpost. Despite the challenging terrain, Jonathan and his armor-bearer successfully crossed the crags and launched a surprise attack on the Philistines, which led to a significant victory for Israel.
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BO'ZEZ, one of two sharp rocks between Geba and Michmash. 1 Sam 14:4-5. Robinson traced them out in Wady Suweineit, but Stanley could not make them out. Conder suggests El Hosn.
BO'ZEZ, one of two sharp rocks between Geba and Michmash. 1 Sam 14:4-5. Robinson traced them out in Wady Suweineit, but Stanley could not make them out. Conder suggests El Hosn.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0949
Now there were cliffs on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh.
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