Genesis 26:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he went up from thence to Beersheba.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he went up from there to Beersheba.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Isaac traveling from where he was to the town of Beersheba.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Isaac's journey through the land of Canaan, where he had been moving from place to place due to conflicts over wells and seeking God's guidance. Beersheba was a significant location in the family history - it was where his father Abraham had made a covenant with Abimelech and called upon the name of the Lord. The phrase 'went up' reflects the geographical elevation, as Beersheba was located in the hill country of southern Canaan.

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