Abraham paid the price of seven ewe lambs to secure ownership of a well at Beersheba. beʾer“well”; shevaʿ“oath,” or “seven”. Abraham, Hagar, Jacob, and Elijah all experienced life-changing encounters with God in association with Beersheba (Genesis 16:8; 21:17; 46:3-4; 1 Kings 19:3). God’s promises to Jacob at Beersheba were powerful. God wants to make promises to you also !