Se'la-ham'mahlekoth

This probably signifies 'rock of escapes,' or 'rock of divisions,' as in the margin. It is a rock in the wilderness of Maon, where David escaped from Saul. 1Sa 23:28. Identified with Wady Malaki, 31 27' N, 35 14' E.

Se'la-Hammahle'koth

(the cliff of escapes or of divisions), a rock or cliff in the wilderness of Maon, southeast of Hebron, the scene of one of those remarkable escapes which are so frequent in the history of Saul's pursuit of David.

1Sa 23:28