Bible Dictionary
Cave
Caves were natural or enlarged openings used as dwellings, hiding places, prisons, and tombs. Notable examples include Machpelah, Adullam, En-gedi, and the tomb of Lazarus.
Biblical Usage
Scripture records caves connected with Lot, Machpelah, Makkedah, Adullam, En-gedi, Elijah, Obadiah, and the burial of Lazarus and Jesus. David hid in caves from Saul, and Israelites sheltered in caves during oppression.
Scripture References
Genesis 19:30
Genesis 25:9
Genesis 25:10
Genesis 49:31
Genesis 50:13
1 Samuel 22:1
1 Samuel 22:2
1 Kings 18:4
1 Kings 19:9
Exodus 33:22
Judges 6:2
Numbers 24:21
Song of Solomon 2:14
Jeremiah 49:16
Isaiah 24:22
Isaiah 51:14
Zechariah 9:11
Ezekiel 32:23
John 11:38
Genesis 23:17
Joshua 10:10
1 Samuel 24:3
Matthew 27:60