Abimelek's earlier dealings with Abraham (where Abraham had lied about his wife) had led Abimelek to fear Abraham and his God. This had happened because God had intervened on Abraham's behalf, even when Abraham did not deserve it, and because Abraham had prayed for him at the end of the episode.
Abimelek asks for Abraham's blessing and Abraham gives it. This was in line with God's original promise to Abraham (Gen 12:2,3). Abraham gave Abimelek shepp and cattle as a sign that he had dug the well. The place was called Beersheba, which can mean "well of seven" or "well of oath". Beersheba was to become the southern most point of Israel. Abraham planted a tree as a memorial to the event.
Abimelek asks for Abraham's blessing and Abraham gives it. This was in line with God's original promise to Abraham (Gen 12:2,3). Abraham gave Abimelek shepp and cattle as a sign that he had dug the well. The place was called Beersheba, which can mean "well of seven" or "well of oath". Beersheba was to become the southern most point of Israel. Abraham planted a tree as a memorial to the event.
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