Genesis 21:31

That is why he named that place Beer Sheba, because the two of them swore an oath there.

Genesis 26:33

So he named it Shibah; that is why the name of the city has been Beer Sheba to this day.

Genesis 21:14

Early in the morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He put them on her shoulders, gave her the child, and sent her away. So she went wandering aimlessly through the wilderness of Beer Sheba.

Genesis 26:23

From there Isaac went up to Beer Sheba.

Joshua 15:28

Hazar Shual, Beer Sheba, Biziothiah,

Judges 20:1

All the Israelites from Dan to Beer Sheba and from the land of Gilead left their homes and assembled together before the Lord at Mizpah.

2 Samuel 17:11

My advice therefore is this: Let all Israel from Dan to Beer Sheba -- in number like the sand by the sea! -- be mustered to you, and you lead them personally into battle.

1 Kings 4:25

All the people of Judah and Israel had security; everyone from Dan to Beer Sheba enjoyed the produce of their vines and fig trees throughout Solomon's lifetime.

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Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them.

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Genesis 26:33
So he named it Shibah; that is why the name of the city has been Beer Sheba to this day.

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