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.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Bozez ... Seneh. —These names are of extreme antiquity. Their meaning is disputed. Possibly Bozez signifies “shining,” and Seneh “…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And between the passages by which Jonathan sought to go over
unto the Philistines' garrison

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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