Lexical Definition
בׇּצְקַת Botsqath (bots-cath') Bozkath N:N--L
from בָּצֵק; a swell of ground
Bozcath, Boskath.
- § Bozkath or Boscath = "rocky height"
- Botscath, a place in Palestine
1) a city in Judah in the lowlands toward the Philistines, home of Josiah's mother
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִבָּצְקַֽת | from Bozkath | 2Kgs.22.1 |
| וּבָצְקַ֖ת | and Bozkath | Josh.15.39 |
| Βασουκώθ | Boseath | LXX.2Kgs.22.1 |
| Βασεχάθ | Bozkath | LXX.Josh.15.39 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בָּצְקַת proper name, of a location (? compare Arabic 
an elevated region covered with volcanic stones) city of Judah toward Philistines, בָּצְקַת Josh 15:39 בָּצְקַת֑ 2Kgs 22:1 (home of Josiah's mother).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 15:39 |
| 2 Kings | 22:1 |
Profile
Bozkath • Town in Judah, birthplace of Josiah's mother
Bozkath was a town in Judah and the birthplace of King Josiah's mother, Jedidah.
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 (2 Kings 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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