Genesis 21:31
“Therefore he called that place Beersheba, because they both swore an oath there.”
What does Genesis 21:31 mean?
Abraham and Abimelech, the king of Gerar, had just made a peace agreement after a dispute over a well. They sealed their covenant by swearing oaths to each other, which was how people in ancient times made binding promises. Abraham named the well "Beersheba," which means "well of the oath" or "well of seven," marking the spot where two leaders chose peace and kept their word instead of letting conflict destroy them. The name itself became a reminder that this place held the weight of their commitment, something worth remembering.