Bozez
בּוֹצֵץ/BOH-zez/
“Shining”
Summary
One of two rocky crags flanking the pass where Jonathan climbed to attack the Philistine garrison at Michmash.
☩Location
Bozez was the northern of two sharp rocks ('teeth of the cliff') forming a narrow passage between Michmash and Gibeah. Jonathan and his armor-bearer climbed between these crags to reach the Philistine garrison. The name means 'shining,' appropriate since this northern cliff catches the sun most of the day, appearing white and gleaming compared to the darker southern cliff called Seneh.
Key verses:1 Samuel 14:4-5
Related Verses1 mention
1 Samuel· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Bozez," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Bozez," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).