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Ancient Canaanite city in the Shephelah of Judah; referenced as the final retreat of Israel's glory in Micah's lament, and associated elsewhere with David's cave hideout
JudeaHistorically Verified
Remains from the Bronze and Iron Ages have been found at the site. It's been surveyed and partially dug up in the hills of Judah.
open_in_newAncient Canaanite city in the hill country of Judah, best known as the location of the cave where David hid from King Saul and gathered his band of loyal followers (1 Samuel 22). It later appears in Micah's lament as a symbol of Israel's lost glory (Micah 1:15), and is also mentioned in Genesis 38 in connection with Judah.