Overview
Socho (also spelled Socoh) was a town located in the territory of Judah during Old Testament times. The name appears in genealogical records, indicating its significance as a settlement within Israel's inheritance. Little is known of its specific history beyond its mention in Scripture.
Key Scriptures
"And his wife Jehudijah bore Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah." (1 Chronicles 4:18, ESV)
Socho is also mentioned in 1 Samuel 17:1 and 1 Kings 4:10 as a significant Judahite town, though the primary genealogical reference appears in 1 Chronicles 4:18.
Application
Reflect on how God's Word preserves even minor geographical and genealogical details, demonstrating the reliability and comprehensiveness of Scripture as a historical and spiritual record.