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Selahammahlekoth

(the cliff of escapes or of divisions), a rock or cliff in the wilderness of Maon, southeast of Hebron, the scene of one of those remarkable escapes which are so frequent in the history of Saul’s pursuit of David. (1 Samuel 23:28)

In the Bible

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Verses where Selahammahlekoth is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Samuel 23:28

    So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth.

Scripture on Selahammahlekoth

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Selahammahlekoth references

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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