Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(rock of escapes). Rocky stronghold in wilderness of Maon, where David escaped from Saul (1 Sam. 23:28).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
This probably signifies “rock of escapes,” or “rock of divisions,” as in the margin. It is a rock in the wilderness of Maori, where David escaped from Saul (1 Sam. 23:28). Identified with Wady Malaki, 31° 27' N, 35° 14' E.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 5553 and the plural of 4256 with the article interposed; rock of the divisions; Sela- ham-Machlekoth, a place in Palestine
KJV Usage:
Sela-hammalekoth
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
the rock of divisions
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Rock of division; cliff of escapes:―rock in wilderness of Maon, 1 Sam. 23:28. {Rupes divisionis}