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Genesis 21:31-33
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31 Because of that, the name of the place became ‘Beersheba’, because the two men made a promise there.[a]

32 In that way, they made a promise at Beersheba to help one another. Then Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, returned to the land of the Philistines.

33 Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba.[b] In that place, he worshipped the Lord who is God for ever.

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  1. 21:31 ‘Beersheba’ means ‘well of seven’ or ‘well of the promise’.
  2. 21:33 A tamarisk tree can grow in dry places. It lives for a long time. Abraham was showing that he believed God's promises.
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Genesis 21:31-33
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31 So that place was called Beersheba,[a](A) because the two men swore an oath(B) there.

32 After the treaty(C) had been made at Beersheba,(D) Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces(E) returned to the land of the Philistines.(F) 33 Abraham planted a tamarisk tree(G) in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the Lord,(H) the Eternal God.(I)

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  1. Genesis 21:31 Beersheba can mean well of seven and well of the oath.
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