Gen 21:33 | NETfull | STEP | Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer Sheba. There he worshiped the Lord , the eternal God.

Genesis 21:33

33 Abraham ^{▼▼ Heb “and he”; the referent (Abraham) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} planted a tamarisk tree ^{▼▼ The planting of the tamarisk tree is a sign of Abraham’s intent to stay there for a long time, not a religious act. A growing tree in the Negev would be a lasting witness to God’s provision of water.} in Beer Sheba. There he worshiped the Lord, ^{▼▼ Heb “he called there in the name of the Lord.” The expression refers to worshiping the Lord through prayer and sacrifice (see Gen 4:26; 12:8; 13:4; 26:25). See G. J. Wenham, Genesis (WBC), 1:116, 281.} the eternal God.