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  1. Beersheba is a city of contrasts, where ancient and modern meet at the edge of the Negev Desert. Explore the old town, where you can see the Turkish archite… See more
    Beersheba is a city of contrasts, where ancient and modern meet at the edge of the Negev Desert. Explore the old town, where you can see the Turkish architecture, the biblical well of Abraham and Isaac, and the colorful Bedouin market. Or visit the new city, where you can enjoy the cultural and academic life of Ben-Gurion University, the museums, and the parks. Beersheba is also a great base for exploring the desert, with its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and historical sites. Whether you are looking for history, culture, or adventure, Beersheba has something for everyone.
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    Beersheba - Wikipedia

    Beersheba , officially Be'er-Sheva (usually spelled Beer Sheva; Hebrew: בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע, romanized: Bəʾēr Ševaʿ, IPA: [ˈbe(ʔ)eʁ ˈʃeva(ʕ)] ; Arabic: بِئْر السَّبْع, romanized: Biʾr as-Sabʿ Arabic pronunciation: [biʔr‿as.sabʕ]; lit. 'Well of the Oath' or 'Well of the Seven' ), is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. … See more

    The Book of Genesis gives two etymologies for the name Be'er Sheba. Genesis 21:28-31 relates:
    Then Abraham set seven ewes apart. And Abimelech said to … See more

    The city has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. Considered unimportant for centuries, Be’er Sheva regained notoriety under Byzantine rule (in the 4th–7th century), when it was a key point on the Limes Palestinae, a defense line built against the desert … See more

    Beersheba is one of the fastest-growing cities in Israel. Though it has a population of about 200,000, the city is larger in area than Tel Aviv, and its … See more

    The largest employers in Beersheba are Soroka Medical Center, the municipality, Israel Defense Forces and Ben-Gurion University. A major Israel Aerospace Industries complex … See more

    Beersheba is mainly dealt with in the Hebrew Bible in connection with the Patriarchs Abraham and Isaac, who both dug a well and close peace treaties with King Abimelech of Gerar at the site. Hence it receives its name twice, first after Abraham's dealings … See more

    Since 1950, Beersheba has changed its municipal emblem several times. The 1950 emblem, designed by Abraham Khalili, featured a See more

    Beersheba is located on the northern edge of the Negev desert 115 kilometres (71 mi) south-east of Tel Aviv and 120 kilometres (75 mi) south-west of Jerusalem. The city is located on the … See more

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  3. Beersheba | Meaning, Map, & History | Britannica

    WEBMay 9, 2024 · Beersheba, biblical town of southern Israel, now a city and the main centre of the Negev (in Hebrew, Ha-Negev; in Arabic, al-Naqab) region. Beersheba, Israel. Beersheba is first mentioned as the site …

  4. What is the significance of Beersheba in the Bible?

  5. Beersheba, Israel - Jewish Virtual Library

  6. Beersheba - New World Encyclopedia

  7. Beersheba (BiblePlaces.com)

    WEBLearn about Beersheba, the southernmost city of the kingdom of Judah, and its biblical and archaeological significance. See photos and plans of the excavated site, including a four-horned altar and a pillared building.

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  9. Encyclopedia of The Bible – Beersheba (Beer-Sheba)

  10. Beer Sheva – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

  11. Beersheba - Jewish Virtual Library

    WEBLearn about the history and significance of Beersheba, the gateway to the Negev and the first place captured by Israel in 1917. Explore its biblical, archaeological and modern attractions, such as the Ben-Gurion …

  12. Beer Sheba - Biblical Archaeology - Maps and Findings