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And [Abraham] planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Jehovah, the Everlasting God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century
  1. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.

  2. חמת chêmet “bottle,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba. —Hebrew, a tamarisk tree. Under a noble tree of this kind, which grows to a great size…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And Abraham planted a grove. From this it appears that more rest was granted to Abraham after the covenant was entered into than he had pr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And [Abraham] planted a grove in Beersheba The Jewish writers F23 are divided about the use of this grove, as …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed by God, and …

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