What does 1 Samuel 23:24 mean?

So they left and went to Ziph ahead of Saul. David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the Arabah south of Jeshimon. 1 Samuel 23:24 - Modern Text Bible

(The Ziphites go back to their land to prepare for Saul's arrival. Meanwhile, David is hiding in a different part of the wilderness.)