Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba. Because there they sware both of them.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So he gave that place the name Beer-sheba, because there the two of them had given their oaths.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Therefore he called that place Beer-sheba, because there they had sworn, both of them.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba: because there they swore both of them.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore he called that place Beersheba,{Beersheba can mean "well of the oath" or "well of seven."} because they both swore there.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

therefore hath he called that place `Beer-Sheba,' for there have both of them sworn.