Bozez Bases

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(white, bright) (1 Sam. 14:4) — the name of one of two sharp rocks, past which Jonathan made his way secretly into the Philistine camp of the enemy. At present the location of these rocks is not exactly known, though it is thought they were located near Michmash and Gibeah, in the tribe of Benjamin.

Scripture cited

1 Kingdoms 14:4

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