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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 … See more

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    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 … 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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    Beersheba is mainly dealt with in the Hebrew Bible in connection with the Patriarchs Abraham and Isaac, who both dug a well and close … See more

    Since 1950, Beersheba has changed its municipal emblem several times. The 1950 emblem, designed by Abraham Khalili, featured a tamarix tree, a factory and water flowing … 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 … See more

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

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    Web2 days ago · Beersheba, biblical town of southern Israel, now a city and the main center of the Negev region. It is first mentioned in Genesis as …

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  4. 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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  7. Beer·she·ba
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    1. a town in southern Israel on the northern edge of the Negev desert; population 187,200 (est. 2008).
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