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Sela-Hammahlekoth
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Cliff of divisions the name of the great gorge which lies between Hachilah and Maon, south-east of Hebron. This gorge is now called the Wady Malaky. This was the scene of the interview between David and Saul mentioned in 1 Sam. 26:13. Each stood on an opposing cliff, with this deep chasm between.
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
SE'LA-HAMMAHLE'KOTH (rock of divisions), a natural stronghold in the wilderness Maon, south-east of Hebron, and where David made a remarkable escape from Saul. 1 Sam 23:28. It has been identified with a place in the present Wady Malaky, east of Maon.
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Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
SE'LA-HAMMAHLE'KOTH (rock of divisions), a natural stronghold in the wilderness Maon, south-east of Hebron, and where David made a remarkable escape from Saul. 1 Sam 23:28. It has been identified with a place in the present Wady Malaky, east of Maon.