Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Samuel 30:31

"and to them that were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt." — 1 Samuel 30:31 (ASV)

Hebron. Hebron is one of the most ancient known cities in the world. It is now called El-Khalil (“friend of God”), owing to Abraham’s residence there. During the early years of David’s rule, which followed the death of Saul, Hebron was the residence and royal city of David. Beneath the building of the present Mosque of Hebron is the famous Cave of Machpelah, where Abraham and Sarah and the patriarchs Isaac and Jacob, and his wife Leah, are buried.