Ancient village, Israel, 15 mi (24 km) southwest of Jerusalem .
A cave in its vicinity was from early times a place of refuge; it is mentioned several times in the Bible (e.g., as the place where David hid from Saul).
Ancient village, Israel, 15 mi (24 km) southwest of Jerusalem .
A cave in its vicinity was from early times a place of refuge; it is mentioned several times in the Bible (e.g., as the place where David hid from Saul).
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. Краткая энциклопедия Британика. 2012