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1 Samuel 23:28

Then Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why they call this place Sela Hammahlekoth.
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King James Version

Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.

English Standard Version

So Saul returned from pursuing after David and went against the Philistines. Therefore that place was called the Rock of Escape.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Therefore, Saul turned back, ceasing in the pursuit of David, and he traveled to meet the Philistines. For this reason, they called that place, the Rock of Division.