John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 23:14
And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds ,.... In the wilderness of Ziph, in high and strong rocks there, as it seems to be explained by what follows: and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph ; which had its name from a city in the tribe of Judah, of which See Gill on Joshua 15:55 , and Saul sought him every day ; for though he did not go forth from the place where he was to Keilah, yet hearing which way he went, and whereabout he lurked, he sought after him... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 23:14-18
Here is, I. David absconding. He abode in a wilderness, in a mountain (1 Sam. 23:14), in a wood, 1 Sam. 23:15. We must here, 1. Commend his eminent virtues, his humility, modesty, fidelity to his prince, and patient attendance on the providence of his God, that he did not draw up his forces against Saul, fight him in the field, or surprise him by some stratagem or other, and so avenge his own quarrel and that of the Lord's priests upon him, and put an end to his own troubles and the calamities... read more