1 Samuel 14:5

The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah.

Cross-references

1 Samuel 14:4 describes the two rocky crags; here verse 5 gives their names and orientation.

1 Samuel 13:23 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 13:23, the Philistine garrison at the pass of Michmash is introduced — the very outpost Jonathan now approaches.

1 Samuel 13:2 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 13:2, Saul's troops are stationed at Michmash — providing the geographical context for the cliffs Jonathan now surveys.