That is why he named that place Beer Sheba, because the two of them swore an oath there.
32
So they made a treaty at Beer Sheba. Then Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, returned to the land of the Philistines.
33
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer Sheba. There he worshiped the LORD, the eternal God.
34
So Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for quite some time.
Genesis 21:34 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 21:34 say?
Genesis 21:34 in the NET Bible reads: “So Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for quite some time.”
Where is Genesis 21:34 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 34.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 21:34.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:34 in?
Genesis 21:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 21:34?
Genesis 21:34 reads (NET): “So Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for quite some time.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.