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Beersheba, which translates as “well of the seven” or “well of the oath,” is a city located in southern Israel. The name likely comes from the oath that Abraham made there to the Philistine King Abimelech or to the seven wells dug in the area by Isaac.
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Stamp of Israel- The City of Beer Sheva. Issued: February 2, 1966. Israeli postage stamp catalog, Catalog Number: 340. Designers: Maxim and Gabriel Shamir.
Stamp of Israel- The City of Beer Sheva. Issued: February 2, 1966. Israeli postage stamp catalog, Catalog Number: 340. Designers: Maxim and Gabriel Shamir.
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