1Sam.23.28

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1Sam.23.28

Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.

1Sam.23.28

So Saul called off his pursuit of David and went back to deal with the Philistines. That's how that place got the name Narrow Escape.

1Sam.23.28

Then Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why they call this place Sela Hammahlekoth.

1Sam.23.28

Therefore Saul returned from pursuing David, and went against the Philistines; so they called that place the Rock of Escape.

1Sam.23.28

So Saul quit the chase and returned to fight the Philistines. Ever since that time, the place where David was camped has been called the Rock of Escape.