Then they called the name of that place Bochim; and they sacrificed there to the Lord.
Parallel translations
- WEB They called the name of that place Bochim, and they sacrificed there to Yahweh.
- KJV And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD.
- BSB So they called that place Bochim and offered sacrifices there to the LORD.
- NASB So they named that place Bochim; and there they sacrificed to the Lord.
- NLT So they called the place Bokim (which means “weeping”), and they offered sacrifices there to the Lord.
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Quick answer
They name the place Bochim ('weepers') and sacrifice to the LORD there. It matters as marking their grief with worship.
Overview
The place is named for their weeping, and they offer sacrifices to Yahweh. This worship shows a measure of returning to God. Yet the book's unfolding story reveals that tears and sacrifice without lasting obedience fall short, pointing to the need for a new heart that only God can give.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 1 Sam 7:9Samuel took a suckling lamb, and offered it for a whole burnt offering to Yahweh. Samuel cried to Yahweh for Israel; and Yahweh answered him.
- Gen 35:8Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died, and she was buried below Bethel under the oak; and its name was called Allon Bacuth.
- Judg 13:19So Manoah took the young goat with the meal offering, and offered it on the rock to Yahweh. Then the angel did an amazing thing as Manoah and his wife watched.
- Judg 6:24Then Gideon built an altar there to Yahweh, and called it “Yahweh is Peace.” To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
- Josh 7:26They raised over him a great heap of stones that remains to this day. Yahweh turned from the fierceness of his anger. Therefore the name of that place was called “The valley of Achor” to this day.
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