Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 21:33
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Genesis21:33
33 And Abraham planted a Grove in Beersheba, and called there on the Name of the LORD , the everlasting God.
Not so much for shade, which yet was pleasant and necessary in these hot Regions, as for religious use, that he might retire thither from the noise of worldly business, and freely converse with his maker. Which practice of his was afterwards abused to superstition and Idolatry, for which reason Groves were commanded to be cut down. See Deut. 12. 2. and 16. 21.
Thankfully acknowledging Gods great goodness in giving him the favour and friendship of so great and worthy a Prince and Neighbour.
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