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Genesis 21:31-33
New Living Translation
Genesis 21:31-33
New Living Translation
31 Then he named the place Beersheba (which means “well of the oath”), because that was where they had sworn the oath.
32 After making their covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech left with Phicol, the commander of his army, and they returned home to the land of the Philistines. 33 Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he worshiped the Lord, the Eternal God.[a]
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- 21:33 Hebrew El-Olam.
Genesis 21:31-33
New International Version
Genesis 21:31-33
New International Version
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)
Footnotes
- Genesis 21:31 Beersheba can mean well of seven and well of the oath.
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