The spies went into the hills and hid. The king's men looked for them all over the countryside for three days, but they did not find them, so they returned to Jericho.

David stayed in hiding in the hill country, in the wilderness near Ziph. Saul was always trying to find him, but God did not turn David over to him.

David left and went to the region of Engedi, where he stayed in hiding.

I trust in the LORD for safety. How foolish of you to say to me, "Fly away like a bird to the mountains,