Why Did Abraham Plant Trees and Dig Wells in Beersheba? | BLP Connections: Beersheba
Bible Land Passages: Connections
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On numerous occasions Abraham sojourned in the semi-arid climate of the Negev Basin near Beersheba. Though living the life of a nomad in this often-inhospitable environment, Abraham nevertheless took the time to build altars, dig wells, and plant a tamarisk tree. But why? What was Abraham trying to achieve by planting a tree that he would never see grow to maturity? Travel with us as we answer these questions, and as we explore the connection between fact and faith in the land of the Bible.
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