King David sought refuge in Adullam after being expelled from the city of Gath by King Achish. I Samuel refers to the Cave of Adullam where he found protection while living as a refugee from King Saul. It was there that "every one that was in distress gathered together, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented." Certain caves, grottos and sepulchres are still to be seen on the hilltop, as well as on its northern and eastern slopes.