cave of adullam

cave of adullam
\\-əˈdələm\
Usage: usually C&A
Etymology: from Adullam, biblical cave where David fled to escape Achish, king of Gath, & where he was joined by other discontented people (1 Sam 22:1-2)
: a group of seceders from a particular political or intellectual position

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  • Cave of Adullam — The Cave of Adullam was originally an underground cavern and/or fortress (*) referred to in the Old Testament, near the town of Adullam, in which David, already anointed to succeed Saul as king, sought refuge from the latter (e.g. 1 Samuel 22 ff) …   Wikipedia

  • Adullam — is a town referred to in the Hebrew Bible. It was one of the royal cities of the Canaanites (Joshua 12:15; 15:35). It stood near the highway which later became the Roman road in the Valley of Elah, the scene of David s memorable victory over… …   Wikipedia

  • Adullam — • Details on two places with this name Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Adullam     Adullam     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • cave of A|dul|lam — «uh DUHL uhm», (in English politics) a secession, or group of people who secede, from a political party on a particular issue (from a speech by John Bright comparing the seceders of the English Liberal Party in 1886 to the followers of David who… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Adullam —    One of the royal cities of the Canaanites, now Aid el ma (Josh. 12:15; 15:35). It stood on the old Roman road in the valley of Elah (q.v.), which was the scene of David s memorable victory over Goliath (1 Sam. 17:2), and not far from Gath. It… …   Easton's Bible Dictionary

  • Cave —    There are numerous natural caves among the limestone rocks of Syria, many of which have been artificially enlarged for various purposes.    The first notice of a cave occurs in the history of Lot (Gen. 19:30).    The next we read of is the… …   Easton's Bible Dictionary

  • Cave — (k[=a]v), n. [F. cave, L. cavus hollow, whence cavea cavity. Cf. {Cage}.] 1. A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den. [1913 Webster] 2. Any hollow place, or part; a cavity. [Obs.] The… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cave bear — Cave Cave (k[=a]v), n. [F. cave, L. cavus hollow, whence cavea cavity. Cf. {Cage}.] 1. A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den. [1913 Webster] 2. Any hollow place, or part; a cavity. [Obs …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cave dweller — Cave Cave (k[=a]v), n. [F. cave, L. cavus hollow, whence cavea cavity. Cf. {Cage}.] 1. A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den. [1913 Webster] 2. Any hollow place, or part; a cavity. [Obs …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cave hyena — Cave Cave (k[=a]v), n. [F. cave, L. cavus hollow, whence cavea cavity. Cf. {Cage}.] 1. A hollow place in the earth, either natural or artificial; a subterraneous cavity; a cavern; a den. [1913 Webster] 2. Any hollow place, or part; a cavity. [Obs …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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