Genesis 21:32-34
EasyEnglish Bible
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.[a] In that place, he worshipped the Lord who is God for ever.
34 Abraham lived in the land of the Philistines for a long time.
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- 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.
Genesis 21:32-34
New International Version
32 After the treaty(A) had been made at Beersheba,(B) Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces(C) returned to the land of the Philistines.(D) 33 Abraham planted a tamarisk tree(E) in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the Lord,(F) the Eternal God.(G) 34 And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines(H) for a long time.
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