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Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after Dauid, & went against the Philistines; therefore they called that place Sela-Hammahlekoth.
- 1611 King James Bible
1 Samuel 23:28 side note reference: That is, the rocke of diuisions.
Other Translations of 1 Samuel 23:28
Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So turning back from going after David, Saul went against the Philistines: so that place was named Sela-hammah-lekoth.
- Basic English Bible
So turning back from going after David, Saul went against the Philistines: so that place was named Sela-hammah-lekoth.
- Darby Bible
Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammah-lekoth.
- Webster's Bible
So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela Hammahlekoth.
- World English Bible
And Saul turneth back from pursuing after David, and goeth to meet the Philistines, therefore they have called that place `The Rock of Divisions.'
- Youngs Literal Bible
So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines; therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 23:28
23:28 Called, &c. - That is, The rock of divisions, because there Saul was separated, and in a manner pulled asunder from David, who was now almost within his reach.
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