Philistine Invasion While Saul Seeks David
- Dates
- 1017 BC
When Saul discovers David hiding in the Wilderness of Maon, the armies are on opposite sides of a mountain. Saul begins to encircle David's army when he is interrupted. A messenger says, "Hurry ... the Philistines have invaded the land." Saul leaves.
Bible passages
- 1 Samuel 23:27-29
27 But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. 28 Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela–hammahlekoth. 29 And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En–gedi.
Text of the King James Version.