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A Real and Rugged Path
Commentators focus on the specific, named cliffs—Bozez ('Shining') and Seneh ('Acacia' or 'Thornbush')—to emphasize the real-world difficulty Jonathan faced. This wasn't a mythical landscape but a known, treacherous pass with steep, rocky crags. Understanding the physical barrier highlights the immense courage and faith required for Jonathan's mission.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 14:4
18th Century
Theologian
The southern cliff was called “Seneh,” or “the acacia,” and this name still applies to the modern valley, which is dotted with acacias. The norther…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 14:4
19th Century
Bishop
Bozez ... Seneh. —These names are of extreme antiquity. Their meaning is disputed. Possibly Bozez signifies “shining,” and Seneh “…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 14:4
17th Century
Pastor
And between the passages by which Jonathan sought to go over
unto the Philistines' garrison
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 14:1–15
17th Century
Minister
Saul seems to have been quite at a loss, and unable to help himself. Those can never think themselves safe who see themselves out of God's protecti…