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Shi´buh; Heb., “oath”
The well dug by Isaac’s servants during his time with Abimelech of Gerar (Gen 26:26-33). It is probably the source for the city name Beer-sheba.
Powell, Mark Allan, ed. HarperCollins Bible Dictionary. Abridged Edition. San Francisco: HarperOne, 2009.