And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.

Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent {them} out another way?

And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.

And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought {them} throughout all the way, but found {them} not.

[To the chief Musician, {A Psalm} of David.] In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee {as} a bird to your mountain?

And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.