בֹּ֫הַן
bo.han
Bohan
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Bohan (H0932): A Biblical Place Name The Hebrew term *bohan* (בֹּ֫הַן) appears only twice in the biblical text, identifying it as a proper noun rather than a common word with semantic range. Based on its minimal occurrence, this term designates a specific location rather than conveying multiple meanings or abstract concepts. The extremely limited textual evidence—just two biblical occurrences—prevents determination of *bohan*'s broader significance or theological importance within Hebrew scripture. Without additional lexical data showing definition, usage patterns, or contextual variation, the word's precise geographical location, historical importance, or cultural associations cannot be established from the provided information alone. For readers seeking to understand this term's role in biblical geography or narrative, consulting the actual biblical passages containing these two occurrences would be necessary, as the lexicon data provided does not extend beyond confirming the word's existence and frequency.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
The border went up to Beth Hoglah, and passed along by the north of Beth Arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.
Joshua 18:17It extended northward, went out at En Shemesh, and went out to Geliloth, which is opposite the ascent of Adummim. It went down to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.