1 Samuel 23:28

New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

So Saulreturnedfrom pursuingDavidand wentto meetthe Philistines;thereforethey calledthat placethe Rockof Escape.

Cross References

Psalm 124:7

Our soulhas escapedas a birdout of the snareof the trapper;The snareis brokenand we have escaped.

1 Samuel 23:25

When Sauland his menwentto seek[him], they toldDavid,and he camedownto the rockand stayedin the wildernessof Maon.And when Saulheard[it], he pursuedDavidin the wildernessof Maon.

1 Samuel 23:27

But a messengercameto Saul,saying,"Hurryand come,for the Philistineshave madea raidon the land."

1 Samuel 23:29

Davidwentup from thereand stayedin the strongholdsof Engedi.

1 Samuel 24:1

Now whenSaulreturnedfrom pursuingthe Philistines,he was told,saying,"Behold,Davidis in the wildernessof Engedi."

1 Samuel 24:2

Then Saultookthreethousandchosenmenfrom allIsraeland wentto seekDavidand his menin frontof the Rocksof the WildGoats.