Bozkath

בׇּצְקַת · bots.qat · H12182 mentions in 2 books, most in Joshua (1)

Where it is

31.56° N, 34.85° E · Located through Lachish

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Mentioned most in

Joshua · 1 2 Kings · 1

Counted from 2 references · STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

About this place

Bozkath was a town located in the Shephelah, or lowlands, of Judah (Joshua 15:39). It is mentioned in the Bible as the birthplace of Jedidah, the mother of King Josiah of Judah (2Ki.22.1). Josiah was known for his religious reforms and his obedience to the Law of Moses, which was rediscovered during his reign. The fact that Josiah's mother came from Bozkath may suggest that the town had a reputation for religious faithfulness. However, no other details are provided about Bozkath's history, size, or significance.

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Every mention

2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Joshua 1 mention

Joshua 15:39Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

2 Kings 1 mention

2 Kings 22:1Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath.

What the dictionary says

(rocky height), a city of Judah in the lowlands (Joshua 15:39; 2 Kings 22:1)

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

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Sources

STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding · CC BY 4.0 · www.openbible.info/geo/