En-gedi
Overview
- Type: Wilderness stronghold / oasis
- Testament: Old
- Modern Location: Western shore of the Dead Sea
Biblical Significance
En-gedi is the wilderness refuge where David spared Saul in the cave rather than seizing the kingdom by violence.
Key Events
- David’s Flight - David spares Saul there
Key People Associated
Important Verses
“Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.” - 1 Samuel 24:4
Cross-References
Notes
En-gedi shows David’s restraint under pressure. The future king proves his heart before he ever takes the throne.