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Isaac, the son of Abraham, continued his journey and then he went up from there to Beersheba (v. 23). Beersheba was located in the southern part of the land of Canaan, essentially at the edge of the Negev Desert. This region would become known as part of the inheritance for Abraham’s descendants. Isaac’s decision to move to Beersheba came after conflicts over water rights, illustrating his desire to find a place of peace and God’s blessing rather than continue to feud with those around him.
The next verse shows the reassuring presence of God: The LORD appeared to him the same night and said, I am the God of your father Abraham; Do not fear, for I am with you. I will bless you, and multiply your descendants, For the sake of My servant Abraham (v. 24). In this pivotal encounter, God reaffirmed the covenant first made with Abraham, pledging the same commitment to Isaac. This divine promise echoes the enduring nature of God’s word, showing that His covenantal faithfulness extends through generations. Christians often connect this blessing ultimately to Jesus, through whom all nations are blessed according to later New Testament writings (Galatians 3).
In response to God’s reaffirmation, Isaac built an altar there and called upon the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there; and there Isaac’s servants dug a well (v. 25). Building an altar signified gratitude and devotion toward God, proclaiming Isaac’s reliance on divine guidance rather than worldly power or status. Pitching his tent in that place showed a commitment to settle where God’s promise was evident. The act of digging a well carried both practical and spiritual importance, as water was vital for survival in the arid region, and signified Isaac’s trust that God would provide daily sustenance.
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