Bochim
Overview
- Type: Covenant Site
- Testament: Old
- Modern Location: Uncertain; associated with the early Judges setting
Biblical Significance
Bochim means “weepers” and is named after Israel weeps under the angel of the LORD’s rebuke.
Key Events
- Angel of the LORD at Bochim — Israel is rebuked for covenant compromise
Key People Associated
- The LORD — Speaks rebuke through His angel
Important Verses
“And they called the name of that place Bochim…” — Judges 2:5
Cross-References
Notes
Bochim sets the emotional and theological tone for Judges.