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== Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_74754" /> == | == Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_74754" /> == | ||
<p> Se'chu. (the watch-tower). A place mentioned once only - in 1 Samuel 19:22 - apparently as lying on the route between Saul's residence, Gibeah, and Ramah, (Ramathaim-zophim), that of Samuel. It was notorious for "the great well" (or rather, cistern) which it contained. Assuming that | <p> '''Se'chu.''' ''(the watch-tower).'' [[A]] place mentioned once only - in 1 Samuel 19:22 - apparently as lying on the route between Saul's residence, Gibeah, and Ramah, (Ramathaim-zophim), that of Samuel. It was notorious for "the great well" (or rather, cistern) which it contained. Assuming that Saul started from Gibeah, (''Tuleil el-Ful'' ), and that ''Neby Samwil'' is Ramah, then ''Bir Nebolla'' , (''the well of Neballa'' ), just south of Beeroth, alleged by modern traveller to contain a large pit, would be in a suitable position for the great well of Sechu. </p> | ||
== Fausset's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_37319" /> == | == Fausset's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_37319" /> == | ||
<p> ("the hill or eminence".) (1 Samuel 19:22): Between Saul's dwelling place, Gibeah, and Samuel's, Ramah. It had "the great well" or cistern (bor ). Now, according to some, Βir Νeballa ("the well of Neballa"), containing a large pit. </p> | <p> ("the hill or eminence".) ( 1 Samuel 19:22): Between Saul's dwelling place, Gibeah, and Samuel's, Ramah. It had "the great well" or cistern (bor ). Now, according to some, Βir Νeballa ("the well of Neballa"), containing a large pit. </p> | ||
== Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_68553" /> == | == Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_68553" /> == | ||
<p> A place apparently lying between [[Gibeah]] and Ramah. 1 Samuel 19:22 . Identified with <i> Suweikeh, </i> 31 53' N, 35 12' E . </p> | <p> [[A]] place apparently lying between [[Gibeah]] and Ramah. 1 Samuel 19:22 . Identified with <i> Suweikeh, </i> 31 53' [[N,]] 35 12' [[E]] . </p> | ||
== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_43840" /> == | == Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_43840" /> == | ||
1 Samuel 19:22 | 1 Samuel 19:22 | ||
== Easton's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_33420" /> == | == Easton's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_33420" /> == | ||
1 Samuel 19:22 | 1 Samuel 19:22 | ||
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_59747" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_59747" /> == | ||
<p> (Heb. with the art. has-Seku', .חַשְּׂכוּ , the watch-tower, implying that the place was on or near an elevation; Sept. Σεχί v. r. Σεφεί ), a region in Ramah, containing a famous well (or rather cistern, בּוֹר ), which | <p> (Heb. with the art. has-Seku', .חַשְּׂכוּ '', the watch-tower,'' implying that the place was on or near an elevation; Sept. Σεχί v. r. Σεφεί )'','' a region in Ramah, containing a famous well (or rather cistern, בּוֹר ), which Saul passed while in pursuit of David ( 1 Samuel 19:22). ''"Assuming'' that Saul started from Gibeah (Tuleil el-Ful), and that Neby Samwil is [[Ramah]] [?], then Bir ''Neballa'' (the well of Neballa), alleged by a modern traveller (Schwarz, ''Palest.'' p. 127) to contain a large pit, would be in a suitable position for the great well of Sechu. Schwarz himself (p. 157) would identify it with ''Askar,'' on the south-east end of Mount Eba], and the well with Jacob's Well in the plain below; and [[Van]] de Velde [[(S.]] and [[P.]] ii, 53 sq.) hesitatingly places it at Shuk, in the mountains of Judah north-east of Hebron; but this they are forced into by their respective theories as to the position of Ramathaim-Zophim" (Smith). [[Sechu]] is perhaps represented by the present Khuraib er-Ram, which still contains a cistern (Robinson, Later Res. p. 287), and lies near er-Ram (Ramah) directly on the road from Tuleil el-Ful (Gibcah of Saul). </p> | ||
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Revision as of 22:14, 12 October 2021
Smith's Bible Dictionary [1]
Se'chu. (the watch-tower). A place mentioned once only - in 1 Samuel 19:22 - apparently as lying on the route between Saul's residence, Gibeah, and Ramah, (Ramathaim-zophim), that of Samuel. It was notorious for "the great well" (or rather, cistern) which it contained. Assuming that Saul started from Gibeah, (Tuleil el-Ful ), and that Neby Samwil is Ramah, then Bir Nebolla , (the well of Neballa ), just south of Beeroth, alleged by modern traveller to contain a large pit, would be in a suitable position for the great well of Sechu.
Fausset's Bible Dictionary [2]
("the hill or eminence".) ( 1 Samuel 19:22): Between Saul's dwelling place, Gibeah, and Samuel's, Ramah. It had "the great well" or cistern (bor ). Now, according to some, Βir Νeballa ("the well of Neballa"), containing a large pit.
Morrish Bible Dictionary [3]
A place apparently lying between Gibeah and Ramah. 1 Samuel 19:22 . Identified with Suweikeh, 31 53' N, 35 12' E .
Holman Bible Dictionary [4]
1 Samuel 19:22
Easton's Bible Dictionary [5]
1 Samuel 19:22
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [6]
(Heb. with the art. has-Seku', .חַשְּׂכוּ , the watch-tower, implying that the place was on or near an elevation; Sept. Σεχί v. r. Σεφεί ), a region in Ramah, containing a famous well (or rather cistern, בּוֹר ), which Saul passed while in pursuit of David ( 1 Samuel 19:22). "Assuming that Saul started from Gibeah (Tuleil el-Ful), and that Neby Samwil is Ramah [?], then Bir Neballa (the well of Neballa), alleged by a modern traveller (Schwarz, Palest. p. 127) to contain a large pit, would be in a suitable position for the great well of Sechu. Schwarz himself (p. 157) would identify it with Askar, on the south-east end of Mount Eba], and the well with Jacob's Well in the plain below; and Van de Velde (S. and P. ii, 53 sq.) hesitatingly places it at Shuk, in the mountains of Judah north-east of Hebron; but this they are forced into by their respective theories as to the position of Ramathaim-Zophim" (Smith). Sechu is perhaps represented by the present Khuraib er-Ram, which still contains a cistern (Robinson, Later Res. p. 287), and lies near er-Ram (Ramah) directly on the road from Tuleil el-Ful (Gibcah of Saul).
