1. City in the highlands of Judah, to the “wilderness” of which David and his men resorted when pursued by Saul (Josh. 15:55; 1 Sam. 23:24-25; 1 Sam. 25:2). Identified with ruins at Main, 31° 25' N, 35° 7' E. '
2. Son of Shammai, a descendant of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:45).