1 Samuel 23:28
Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.In other versions
So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.
ASV
So turning back from going after David, Saul went against the Philistines: so that place was named Sela-hammah-lekoth.
BBE
And Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines; therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.
DBY
So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela Hammahlekoth.
WEB
And Saul turneth back from pursuing after David, and goeth to meet the Philistines, therefore they have called that place `The Rock of Divisions.'
YLT
Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.
ENG
Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammah-lekoth.
WBT
So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth.
BSB
In context
26And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.
27But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.
28Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.
29And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.
People in this verse
- David
- Saul