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Genesis 21:23-31

23 Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. Show to me and the country where you are living as an alien the same kindness I have shown to you.”

24 Abraham said, “I swear it.”

25 Then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech’s servants had seized.

26 But Abimelech said, “I don’t know who has done this. You did not tell me, and I heard about it only today.”

27 So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a treaty.

28 Abraham set apart seven ewe lambs from the flock,

29 and Abimelech asked Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves?”

30 He replied, “Accept these seven lambs from my hand as a witness that I dug this well.”

31 So that place was called Beersheba, because the two men swore an oath there.

Cross References for Genesis 21:23-31

Genesis 24:3 - I want you to swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get ... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:3

Joshua 2:12 - Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I ha... Click to read the verse Joshua 2:12 Click to read the verse Joshua 2:12

Genesis 20:14 - Then Abimelech brought sheep and cattle and male and female slaves and gave them to Abraham, an... Click to read the verse Genesis 20:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 20:14

Genesis 31:53 - May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jac... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:53 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:53

Genesis 26:31 - Early the next morning the men swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, ... Click to read the verse Genesis 26:31 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:31

Genesis 26:28 - They answered, “We saw clearly that the Lord was with you; so we said, ‘There ought to be a swo... Click to read the verse Genesis 26:28 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:28

Genesis 14:22-23 - But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Creator... Click to read the verse Genesis 14:22-23 Click to read the verse Genesis 14:22-23

Jeremiah 4:2 - and if in a truthful, just and righteous way you swear, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’ then the... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:2

2 Corinthians 1:23 - I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:23 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:23

1 Samuel 20:42 - Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:42 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:42

1 Samuel 20:13 - But if my father is inclined to harm you, may the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:13 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:13

Genesis 31:44 - Come now, let’s make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between us.” Click to read the verse Genesis 31:44 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:44

1 Samuel 24:21-22 - Now swear to me by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from m... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:21-22 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:21-22

1 Samuel 30:15 - David asked him, “Can you lead me down to this raiding party?” He answered, “Swear to me before... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:15

Hebrews 6:16 - Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an en... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:16

1 Samuel 20:17 - And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:17

Deuteronomy 6:13 - Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:13 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:13

Judges 11:10 - The elders of Gilead replied, “The Lord is our witness; we will certainly do as you say.” Click to read the verse Judges 11:10 Click to read the verse Judges 11:10

Genesis 47:31 - “Swear to me,” he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top ... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:31 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:31

1 Samuel 24:21 - Now swear to me by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from m... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:21 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:21