Biblical Reference:
Seneh is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of 1 Samuel. The reference to Seneh is found in the context of a significant military event involving Jonathan, the son of King Saul.

Scriptural Citation:
1 Samuel 14:4 : "Now there were cliffs on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost. One was called Bozez and the other Seneh."

Geographical Context:
Seneh is identified as one of the two rocky crags that flanked the pass through which Jonathan and his armor-bearer approached the Philistine garrison. The other crag is named Bozez. This pass is located in the region of Michmash, a strategic area during the time of King Saul's reign over Israel. The terrain is characterized by its rugged and steep cliffs, which played a crucial role in the military tactics employed by Jonathan.

Historical and Theological Significance:
The account of Jonathan's daring attack on the Philistine outpost is a testament to his faith and courage. The presence of Seneh and Bozez highlights the natural fortifications that Jonathan had to navigate, underscoring the difficulty and danger of his mission. This event is significant as it demonstrates Jonathan's reliance on God for victory, despite the overwhelming odds. His faith is evident in his words to his armor-bearer: "Come, let us cross over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf, for nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few" (1 Samuel 14:6).

Symbolic Interpretation:
In a broader theological context, Seneh, along with Bozez, can be seen as representing the obstacles and challenges that believers may face in their spiritual journey. Jonathan's successful navigation of these crags, with God's help, serves as an encouragement to trust in divine providence and strength when confronted with seemingly insurmountable difficulties.

Archaeological Insights:
While the exact identification of Seneh remains uncertain, the geographical description in 1 Samuel provides clues to its location. Archaeological surveys in the region of Michmash have identified potential sites that match the biblical description of the pass. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the historical and geographical setting of the biblical narrative.

Conclusion:
The mention of Seneh in the Bible, though brief, is part of a larger narrative that highlights themes of faith, courage, and divine intervention. Jonathan's account, set against the backdrop of the rugged terrain of Seneh and Bozez, continues to inspire believers to trust in God's power and guidance in the face of adversity.Seneh

same as Senaah

Seneh

(thorn), the name of one of the two isolated rocks which stood in the "passage of Michmash," (1 Samuel 14:4) 6 1/2 Miles north of Jerusalem.

The acacia; rock-thorn, the southern cliff in the Wady es-Suweinit, a valley south of Michmash, which Jonathan climbed with his armour-bearer (1 Samuel 14:4, 5). The rock opposite, on the other side of the wady, was called Bozez. SENEH

se'-ne (ceneh; Senna): This was the name attaching to the southern of the two great cliffs between which ran the gorge of Michmash (1 Samuel 14:4). The name means "acacia," and may have been given to it from the thorn bushes growing upon it. Josephus (BJ, V, ii, 1) mentions the "plain of thorns" near Gabathsaul. We may hear an echo of the old name in that of Wady Suweinit, "valley of the little thorn tree," the name by which the gorge is known today. The cliff must have stood on the right side of the wady; see BOZEZ. Conder gives an excellent description of the place in Tent Work in Palestine, II, 112-14.

W. Ewing

5572. seneh -- perhaps blackberry bush
... 5571, 5572. seneh. 5573 . perhaps blackberry bush. Transliteration: seneh Phonetic
Spelling: (sen-eh') Short Definition: bush. ... 5571, 5572. seneh. 5573 ...
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5573. Senneh -- a cliff in Isr.
... 5572, 5573. Senneh. 5574 . a cliff in Isr. Transliteration: Senneh Phonetic
Spelling: (seh-neh') Short Definition: Seneh. ... NASB Word Usage Seneh (1). Seneh. ...
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Ramah. Ramathaim Zophim. Gibeah.
... Josephus calls the neighbouring place of Gibeah, "the long Valley of Thorns": perhaps,
the valley under the rock Seneh: of which mention is made, 1 Samuel 14:4 ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. ...
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Seneh (1 Occurrence)
... called Bozez. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SENEH. se'-ne ... 112-14. W. Ewing.
Multi-Version Concordance Seneh (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel ...
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Crag (5 Occurrences)
... crags (shen ha-cela`, "sharp rock," the Revised Version (British and American)
"rocky crag"), which were given particular names, Bozez and Seneh, marked the ...
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Senior (3 Occurrences)

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Narrow (21 Occurrences)
... his way to the Philistines' forces, there was a sharp overhanging rock on one side,
and a sharp rock on the other side: one was named Bozez and the other Seneh...
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Overhanging (6 Occurrences)
... his way to the Philistines' forces, there was a sharp overhanging rock on one side,
and a sharp rock on the other side: one was named Bozez and the other Seneh...
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Outpost (7 Occurrences)
... 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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Garrison (15 Occurrences)
... 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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Geba (22 Occurrences)
... It stands to the South of Wady Suweinit, looking toward Michmash-modern
Mukhmas-with Seneh, the crag on the southern lip of the gorge, in front of it. ...
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Rocky (14 Occurrences)
... 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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Roads (34 Occurrences)
... his way to the Philistines' forces, there was a sharp overhanging rock on one side,
and a sharp rock on the other side: one was named Bozez and the other Seneh...
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