'Stronghold' in the Bible

David was living in that stronghold at the time, while a Philistine garrison was then at Bethlehem.

Mighty and experienced warriors from the descendants of Gad joined David at his wilderness stronghold. They were expert handlers of both shield and spear, with hardened looks and as agile as a gazelle on a mountain slope.

Later, some descendants of Benjamin and Judah approached David at his stronghold,