KJV ORIGINAL
And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abraham planted a grove of trees in Beersheba, and there he worshiped the LORD, the eternal God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abraham planted trees and worshiped God at Beersheba, acknowledging God as the eternal, everlasting Lord.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after Abraham made a covenant with Abimelech, the Philistine king, securing water rights at Beersheba (which means 'well of the oath'). Planting a grove was both practical for shade and shelter, and spiritually significant as it created a sacred space for worship in the ancient world. Abraham was establishing both a physical presence and a spiritual memorial in this important location.
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