²⁵ Abraham, however, reproached Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized by force. ²⁶ “I have no idea who did that,” Abimelech replied. “In fact, you never told me about it, nor did I ever hear of it until now.”

²⁷ Then Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech and the two made a covenant. ²⁸ Abraham also set apart seven ewe lambs of the flock, ²⁹ and Abimelech asked him, “What is the purpose of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?” ³⁰ Abraham answered, “The seven ewe lambs you shall accept from me that you may be my witness that I dug this well.” ³¹ This is why the place is called Beer-sheba; the two of them took an oath there.