1 Samuel 23:28

Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after Dauid, & went against the Philistines; therefore they called that place Sela-Hammahlekoth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So Saul returned from pursuing David and went to meet the Philistines; therefore they called that place the Rock of Escape.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So turning back from going after David, Saul went against the Philistines: so that place was named Sela-hammah-lekoth.
- Basic English Bible

So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines; therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.
- Darby Bible

Wherefore Saul returned, leaving the pursuit of David, and went to meet the Philistines. For this cause they called that place, the Rock of division.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.
- English Revised Version

So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela Hammahlekoth.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 23:28

23:28 Called, &c. - That is, The rock of divisions, because there Saul was separated, and in a manner pulled asunder from David, who was now almost within his reach.