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Genesis 16:14

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Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.

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The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.
The Journeys of Abraham and the PatriarchsThe journeys of Abraham and the patriarchs from Ur through Canaan and into Egypt.

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Beer-lahai-roi lay in Canaan’s southern wilderness, between Kadesh-barnea, an oasis region on the edge of the Negev, and Shur, the desert frontier toward Egypt. Its location marks the place where Hagar encountered the Lord after fleeing Sarai, memorializing God’s seeing and care.

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Genesis 16:14 mentions Canaan, Kadesh-barnea and Shur.

Canaan · Bahnfrend
Kadesh-barnea · Matson Collection

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