Genesis 21:31

God's Word

This is why that place is called Beersheba, because both of them swore an oath there.

Cross References

Genesis 21:14

Early the next morning Abraham took bread and a container of water and gave them to Hagar, putting them on her shoulder. He also gave her the boy and sent her on her way. So she left and wandered around in the desert near Beersheba.

Genesis 21:32

After they made the treaty at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, left and went back to the land of the Philistines.

Genesis 26:23

He went from there to Beersheba.

Genesis 26:31

Early the next morning they exchanged oaths. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left peacefully.

Genesis 26:33

So he named it Shibah [Oath]. That is why the name of the city is still Beersheba today.

Genesis 46:1

Israel moved with all he had. When he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.

2 Samuel 17:11

So my advice is to gather all Israel’s troops from Dan to Beersheba, since they are as numerous as the sand on the seashore. Lead them into battle yourself.

2 Samuel 24:7

They went to the fortified city of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and the Canaanites. Then they went to Beersheba in the Negev of Judah.

1 Kings 19:3

Frightened, Elijah fled to save his life. He came to Beersheba in Judah and left his servant there.

1 Kings 4:25

As long as Solomon lived, Judah and Israel (from Dan to Beersheba) lived securely, everyone under his own vine and fig tree.

Nehemiah 11:27

in Hazar Shual, in Beersheba and its villages,

Amos 5:5

But don’t search ⌞for me⌟ at Bethel. Don’t go to Gilgal. Don’t travel to Beersheba. Gilgal will certainly go into exile. Bethel will come to nothing.

Joshua 15:28

Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah,

Judges 20:1

All the people of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and from Gilead came to Mizpah. The congregation stood united in the presence of the Lord.