What Does Beersheba Represent?

According to the Hebrew Bible, Beersheba was founded when Abraham and Abimelech settled their differences over a well of water and made a covenant (see Genesis 21:22-34). ... Abimelech conceded that the well belonged to Abraham and, in the Bible, Beersheba means "Well of Seven" or "Well of the Oath".

Who is the god of Beersheba in the Bible?

Although he experienced many conflicts he remained steadfast in his worship and loyalty to the one true God, Yahweh, building altars of worship wherever he settled for a long time.

How did Beersheba get its name?

The most accepted view is that Beersheba is named after the oath between Abraham and the Philistine king, Abimelech (“Well of the Oath”). Another is that it's named for the seven wells dug by Abraham's son, Isaac, of which four have been identified (hence, the “Well of the Seven”).