1 Samuel 23:25

New Century Version

Saul and his men went to look for David, but David heard about it and went down to a rock and stayed in the Desert of Maon. When Saul heard that, he followed David into the Desert of Maon.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:2

He said: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my Savior.

Judges 15:8

Samson attacked the Philistines and killed many of them. Then he went down and stayed in a cave in the rock of Etam.

1 Samuel 23:24

So they went back to Ziph ahead of Saul. Now David and his men were in the Desert of Maon in the desert area south of Jeshimon.

1 Samuel 23:26

Saul was going along one side of the mountain, and David and his men were on the other side. They were hurrying to get away from Saul, because Saul and his men were closing in on them.

1 Samuel 23:28

So Saul stopped chasing David and went to challenge the Philistines. That is why people call this place Rock of Parting.