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Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and called there on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God.
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A Symbol of Stability
Commentators agree that Abraham planting a tree signifies a new season of peace and stability. After years of wandering, his treaty with Abimelech allowed him to establish a more settled home. This act demonstrates God's faithfulness in providing periods of rest and security for His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.
חמת chêmet “bottle,…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And [Abraham] planted a grove in Beersheba The Jewish writers F23 are divided about the use of this grove, as …
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 …
