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The name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines' garrison, <i>there was</i> a sharp rock on the one side, and a sharp rock on the other side: and the name of the one <i>was</i> Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Between the passes, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the Philistines’ garrison, <i>there was</i> a sharp rock on one side and a sharp rock on the other side. And the name of one <i>was</i> Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now between the gorges by which Jonathan sought to cross over to the Philistines’ garrison there was a rocky crag on the one side, and a rocky crag on the other side; and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other, Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Between the passes by which Jonathan sought to cross over to the Philistines&#8217 garrison, there was a sharp crag on the one side and a sharp crag on the other side, and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And between the passes by which Jonathan sought to cross over to the Philistines’ garrison, there was a sharp crag on the one side, and a sharp crag on the other side, and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now between the passes by which Jonathan sought to cross over to the Philistines’ garrison, there was a sharp crag on the one side and a sharp crag on the other side, and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Between the passes by which Jonathan sought to cross over to get to the Philistine garrison, there was a rocky crag on the one side and a rocky crag on the other side; one [crag] was named Bozez, and the other, Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were sharp columns of rock on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine garrison. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were sharp columns of rock on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine garrison. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And between the passes, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines' garrison, there was a rocky crag on the one side, and a rocky crag on the other side: and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And between the passes, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines' garrison, there was a rocky crag on the one side, and a rocky crag on the other side: and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There was a cliff on each side of the mountain pass where Jonathan searched for a way to cross over to attack the Philistine military post. The name of one [cliff] was Bozez, and the name of the other was Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In Michmash Pass, which Jonathan had to go through to get over to the Philistine camp, there were two large jagged rocks, one on each side of the pass: one was called Bozez and the other Seneh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now in the pass through which Jonathan planned to get across to the Philistine garrison, there was a sharp crag on one side and a sharp crag on the other side. The name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other was Seneh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now there was a steep cliff on each side of the pass through which Jonathan intended to go to reach the Philistine garrison. One cliff was named Bozez, the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now on each side of the pass through which Jonathan intended to cross to the Philistine garrison there was a steep cliff on one side and a steep cliff on the other side. And the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And between the passages by which Jonathan sought to go over to the garrison of the Philistines, there was a sharp rock on the one side, and a sharp rock on the other side: and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Between the passes, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the Philistines’ garrison, there was a rocky crag on the one side and a rocky crag on the other side; and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And between the passages where Jonathan sought to pass over to the station of the Philistines [is] the edge of a rock on one side, and the edge of a rock on the other side, and the name of one is Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And between the passages where Jonathan sought to pass over unto the station of the Philistines is the edge of a rock on the one side, and the edge of a rock on the other side, and the name of the one is Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And between the passages where Jonathan sought to pass through upon the garrison of the rovers, and the tooth of a rock from beyond this, and the tooth of a rock from beyond this; and the name of the one Bozez, and the name of the one Seneh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now there were between the ascents, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the garrison of the Philistines, rocks standing up on both sides, and steep cliffs like teeth on the one side, and on the other, the name of the one was Boses, and the name of the other was Sene: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now there were, between the ascents along which Jonathan strove to cross to the garrison of the Philistines, rocks projecting from both sides, and, in the manner of teeth, boulders breaking out from one side and the other. The name of one was Shining, and the name of the other was Thorny.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Flanking the ravine through which Jonathan intended to cross to the Philistine outpost were rocky crags on each side, one named Bozez and the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the pass, by which Jonathan tried to go over to the Philistine garrison, there was a rocky crag on one side and a rocky crag on the other; the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And as he sought to cross over to the Philistine garrison, behold, there was a steep rock on one side and a steep rock on the other side; and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Siaa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he sought to go over the garrison of the Philistines, and a crag of rock from one side, from here and another crag of rock from there, the name of one, Betsuts, and the name of the other, Sia<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And between the passes, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines' garrison, there was a rocky crag on the one side, and a rocky crag on the other side; and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And in the midst of the passage whereby Jonathan sought to pass over to the encampment of the Philistines, there was both a sharp rock on this side, and a sharp rock on the other side: the name of the one <i>was</i> Bases, and the name of the other Senna.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3424" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Jonathan's Victory over the Philistines</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8127.htm" title="8127: šên- (N-csc) -- Tooth, ivory. From shanan; a tooth; specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff.">Now there were cliffs</a> <a href="/hebrew/5553.htm" title="5553: has·se·la‘ (Art:: N-ms) -- A crag, cliff. From an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5676.htm" title="5676: mê·hā·‘ê·ḇer (Prep-m, Art:: N-ms) -- Region across or beyond, side. From abar; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially on the opposite side.">on both sides</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8127.htm" title="8127: wə·šên- (Conj-w:: N-csc) -- Tooth, ivory. From shanan; a tooth; specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5553.htm" title="5553: has·se·la‘ (Art:: N-ms) -- A crag, cliff. From an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5676.htm" title="5676: mê·hā·‘ê·ḇer (Prep-m, Art:: N-ms) -- Region across or beyond, side. From abar; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially on the opposite side."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4569.htm" title="4569: ham·ma‘·bə·rō·wṯ (Art:: N-fpc) -- Or feminine mapabarah; from abar; a crossing-place; abstractly, a transit, i.e. overwhelming.">of the pass</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: biq·qêš (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">intended</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: la·‘ă·ḇōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">to cross</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to reach</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistine</a> <a href="/hebrew/4673.htm" title="4673: maṣ·ṣaḇ (N-msc) -- Standing place, station, garrison. From natsab; a fixed spot; figuratively, an office, a military post.">outpost.</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">One</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">was named</a> <a href="/hebrew/949.htm" title="949: bō·w·ṣêṣ (N-proper-fs) -- A rock near Michmash. From the same as buwts; shining; Botsets, a rock near Michmash.">Bozez</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/5573.htm" title="5573: sen·neh (N-proper-fs) -- A cliff in Isr. The same s cnah; thorn; Seneh, a crag in Palestine.">Seneh.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Judges 7:1-25</a></span><br />Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. / Then the LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many men for Me to deliver Midian into their hands, lest Israel glorify themselves over Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ / Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the men: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So twenty-two thousand of them turned back, but ten thousand remained. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40-50</a></span><br />And David took his staff in his hand, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag. And with his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine. / Now the Philistine came closer and closer to David, with his shield-bearer before him. / When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him because he was just a boy, ruddy and handsome. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">2 Kings 3:9-20</a></span><br />So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals. / “Alas,” said the king of Israel, “for the LORD has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab!” / But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/6-1.htm">Joshua 6:1-20</a></span><br />Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. / And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. / March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-31.htm">Judges 3:31</a></span><br />After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. And he too saved Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm">1 Samuel 13:23</a></span><br />And a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass at Michmash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">2 Chronicles 20:1-30</a></span><br />After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). / Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-13</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-29.htm">Psalm 18:29</a></span><br />For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a></span><br />“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-23.htm">Mark 11:23</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Luke 1:37</a></span><br />For no word from God will ever fail.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the Philistines' garrison, there was a sharp rock on the one side, and a sharp rock on the other side: and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.</p><p class="hdg">the passages</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm">1 Samuel 13:23</a></b></br> And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of Michmash.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/24-21.htm">Cliff</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-13.htm">Crag</a> <a href="/judges/12-5.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/judges/20-5.htm">Intended</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-4.htm">Outpost</a> <a href="/judges/12-6.htm">Passages</a> <a href="/joshua/19-13.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-17.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/judges/19-13.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-14.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/numbers/23-9.htm">Rocky</a> <a href="/ruth/2-16.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">Sought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Cliff</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Crag</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Intended</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm">Outpost</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-20.htm">Passages</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-8.htm">Passes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-8.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/job/39-28.htm">Rocky</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Sought</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">A divine terror makes them beat themselves</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">He restrains the people from eating blood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">He builds an altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul's victories, strength, and family</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The cliffs create a narrow pass, which would have been a strategic military location. This setting emphasizes the danger and difficulty of Jonathan's mission. In biblical times, such terrain would have been challenging to navigate, especially during a military operation. The cliffs symbolize obstacles that require faith and courage to overcome, reflecting the spiritual battles believers face.<p><b>that Jonathan intended to cross</b><br>Jonathan, the son of King Saul, is portrayed as a man of faith and initiative. His intention to cross the pass demonstrates his courage and trust in God. This action can be seen as a type of Christ, who also faced great obstacles to fulfill His mission. Jonathan's leadership contrasts with Saul's hesitance, highlighting the importance of faith-driven action. His willingness to confront the Philistines without a large army underscores the biblical theme that God often uses the few and the faithful to achieve His purposes.<p><b>to reach the Philistine outpost</b><br>The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel during this period. Their outposts were strategically placed to control key areas and intimidate the Israelites. Jonathan's goal to reach the outpost signifies a direct challenge to the enemy's stronghold, symbolizing the spiritual warfare believers engage in against the forces of darkness. This act of faith is reminiscent of other biblical figures who confronted enemy forces with God's help, such as David against Goliath.<p><b>One was named Bozez</b><br>The name Bozez means "shining" or "slippery," possibly referring to the appearance or nature of the cliff. This could indicate a difficult and treacherous path, requiring careful navigation. The name may also symbolize the deceptive allure of sin, which appears attractive but is dangerous. In a spiritual sense, believers are called to navigate the slippery paths of life with wisdom and reliance on God.<p><b>and the other Seneh</b><br>Seneh means "thorny," suggesting a rugged and inhospitable terrain. Thorns in the Bible often symbolize sin, suffering, and obstacles. This name could represent the trials and challenges that believers face in their spiritual journey. The presence of both Bozez and Seneh highlights the dual nature of the challenges Jonathan faced—both alluring and painful. This duality reflects the Christian experience of overcoming both the temptations and the hardships of life through faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul, known for his bravery and faith in God. He plays a crucial role in the events of <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">1 Samuel 14</a> as he takes initiative to confront the Philistines.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistine_outpost.htm">Philistine Outpost</a></b><br>A military position held by the Philistines, who were enemies of Israel. Jonathan's intention to reach this outpost sets the stage for a significant act of faith and courage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bozez.htm">Bozez</a></b><br>One of the cliffs flanking the pass Jonathan intended to cross. The name "Bozez" can be translated to mean "shining" or "slippery," indicating a challenging terrain.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/seneh.htm">Seneh</a></b><br>The other cliff on the opposite side of the pass. "Seneh" can mean "thorny," suggesting a difficult and potentially dangerous path.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pass.htm">The Pass</a></b><br>The narrow path between Bozez and Seneh that Jonathan and his armor-bearer must navigate to reach the Philistine outpost. This setting underscores the perilous nature of their mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>Jonathan's willingness to face the Philistines despite the odds teaches us about the importance of courage rooted in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/navigating_difficult_paths.htm">Navigating Difficult Paths</a></b><br>The cliffs of Bozez and Seneh symbolize the challenging paths we may face in life. Trusting God can help us navigate these difficulties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/initiative_and_leadership.htm">Initiative and Leadership</a></b><br>Jonathan's proactive approach demonstrates the value of taking initiative and leading by example, especially in spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Jonathan's actions remind us to trust in God's plan and sovereignty, even when the path seems daunting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_faith.htm">Partnership in Faith</a></b><br>Jonathan's relationship with his armor-bearer highlights the importance of having supportive partners in our spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_1_samuel_14_battle_site.htm">Is there any archaeological or extra-biblical evidence confirming the battle site and the events described in 1 Samuel 14?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jonathan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jonathan in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jonathan_defeat_20_philistines.htm">How could Jonathan and his armor-bearer realistically defeat twenty Philistine warriors in such a small area (1 Samuel 14:12–14)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/contradictions_in_1_samuel_4_on_eli's_sons.htm">Are there any contradictions between 1 Samuel 4 and other biblical accounts regarding the fate of Eli's sons or the Ark's movements?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Bozez . . . Seneh.</span>--These names are of extreme antiquity. Their signification is disputed. Possibly Bozez signifies "shining," and Seneh "the accacia." These rocks have been identified by modern travellers.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Between the passages.</span> <span class="accented">I.e.</span> the passes. <span class="cmt_word">A sharp rock.</span> Literally, "a tooth of rock." Conder ('Tent Work,' 2:112) says, "The site of the Philistine camp at Michmash, which Jonathan and his armour bearer attacked, is very minutely described by Josephus. It was, he says, a precipice with three tops, ending in a long, sharp tongue, and protected by surrounding cliffs. Exactly such a natural fortress exists immediately east of the village of Michmash, and is still called 'the fort' by the peasantry. It is a ridge rising in three rounded knolls above a perpendicular crag, ending in a narrow tongue to the east, with cliffs below, and having an open valley behind it, and a saddle towards the west, on which Michmash itself is situate. Opposite this fortress, on the south, there is a crag of equal height, and seemingly impassable. Thus the description of the Old Testament is fully borne out - 'a sharp rock on one side, and a sharp rock on the other.' The southern cliff was called <span class="cmt_word">Seneh</span>, or 'the acacia,' and the same name still applies to the modern valley, due to the acacia trees which dot its course. The northern cliff was called <span class="cmt_word">Bozez</span>, or 'shining,' and the true explanation of the name only presents itself on the spot." Conder then describes how, "treading perhaps almost in the steps of Jonathan, after arriving on the brink of the chasm, or defile of Michmash, they were able to descend Seneh, even with horses and mules. "I noticed," he says, "that the dip of the strata down eastward gave hopes that by one of the long ledges we might be able to slide, as it were, towards the bottom. It is not likely that horses had ever before been led along this ledge, or will perhaps ever again cross the pathless chasm, but it was just possible, and by jumping them down one or two steps some three feet high, we succeeded in making the passage.... Though we got down Seneh, we did not attempt to climb up Bozez .... Horses could scarcely find a footing anywhere on the sides of the northern precipice; but judging from the descent, it seems possible that Jonathan, with immense labour, could have 'climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his armour bearer after him' (ver. 13). That a man exhausted by such an effort could have fought successfully on arriving at the top can only be accounted for on the supposition of a sudden panic among the Philistines, when they found the enemy actually within their apparently impregnable fortress." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now there were cliffs</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁן־</span> <span class="translit">(šên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8127.htm">Strong's 8127: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tooth, ivory, a cliff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on both sides</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵהָעֵ֙בֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(mê·hā·‘ê·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5676.htm">Strong's 5676: </a> </span><span class="str2">A region across, on the opposite side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the pass</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּעְבְּר֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma‘·bə·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4569.htm">Strong's 4569: </a> </span><span class="str2">A crossing-place, a transit, overwhelming</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יֽוֹנָתָן֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">intended</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּקֵּ֤שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(biq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to cross</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽעֲבֹר֙</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to reach</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistine</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">outpost.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַצַּ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(maṣ·ṣaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4673.htm">Strong's 4673: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fixed spot, an office, a military post</span><br /><br /><span class="word">One</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֶחָד֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was named</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֵׁ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bozez</span><br /><span class="heb">בּוֹצֵ֔ץ</span> <span class="translit">(bō·w·ṣêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_949.htm">Strong's 949: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bozez -- a rock near Michmash</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the other</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶחָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Seneh.</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶֽנֶּה׃</span> <span class="translit">(sen·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5573.htm">Strong's 5573: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seneh -- a cliff in Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-4.htm">1 Samuel 14:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:4 Between the passes by which Jonathan sought (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>