The Definition of the word Socho

Socho

A fence; hedge, (1 Chr. 4:18; R.V., Soco)=So'choh (1 Kings 4:10; "R.V., Socoh), Sho'choh (1 Sam. 17:1; R.V., Socoh), Sho'co (2" "Chr. 11:7; R.V., Soco), Sho'cho (2 Chr. 28:18; R.V., Soco), a" "city in the plain or lowland of Judah, where the Philistines" encamped when they invaded Judah after their defeat at Michmash. It lay on the northern side of the valley of Elah (Wady es-Sunt). It has been identified with the modern Khurbet "Shuweikeh, about 14 miles south-west of Jerusalem. In this" "campaign Goliath was slain, and the Philistines were completely" routed.