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1 Samuel 24:22

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David swore to Saul. Saul went home; but David and his men got them up to the stronghold.

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En-gedi was a fertile oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea, surrounded by the rugged wilderness and cliffs called the Wildgoats’ Rocks. Its caves provided David refuge from Saul, making this the setting where David spared Saul and withdrew to his stronghold.

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1 Samuel 24:22 mentions Engedi and Wildgoats’ Rocks.

Engedi · Grauesel
Wildgoats’ Rocks · Grauesel

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