And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
The hold. The strong hold, or fortress of Maspha. (Challoner)
It signifies "a watch-tower. "(Haydock)
In this place the parents of David probably finished their days, as we find no farther mention of them. (Salien)
