Some interesting ideas in the context of Beersheba and the encounter with the nations: 1. It is implied from the Torah that if not for “Akedat Yitzchak”, Beersheba would have been the holiest place for the people of Israel!
2. In 1979, Egyptian President Sadat specifically requested to visit Beersheba, as the first place where Israel made a covenant with their neighbors.
Going back to the beginning – it seems that the Torah describes the calling of the city’s name twice. Once, by Abraham and once – by Isaac!
What is the Torah trying to teach us with this unnecessary repetition?
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