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 1Sa 26:13. Each stood on an opposing cliff, with this deep chasm between.

("the rock of divisions".) (Targum, Midrash, Rashi), "the rock of escapes" (Gesenius): 1Sa 23:28. S.E. of Judah, in the wilderness of Maon, where David was on one side of the mountain, Saul on the other. A message announcing a Philistine invasion caused "divisions" in Saul's mind, whether to pursue David still or go after the invaders. David narrowly escaped.

A rock or cliff in the wilderness of Maon, at which Saul 'returned from pursuing after David' (1Sa 23:28). The site is uncertain.