1 Samuel 23:29
“David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.”
What does 1 Samuel 23:29 mean?
After a tense encounter with King Saul's forces, David retreats to En Gedi, a remote desert area with natural caves and fortifications along the Dead Sea. This verse marks a moment of safety for someone constantly on the run, pursued by a king who views him as a threat. Living in these strongholds meant David could rest, regroup, and wait—not knowing when the next danger would arrive. There's something both fragile and resilient in this picture: a man hiding in rock formations, yet finding shelter and the chance to survive another day.