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Beer·she·ba

(bîr-shē′bə, bĕr-shĕv′ə)

A city of southern Israel southwest of Jerusalem. In biblical times it marked the southern boundary of Palestine.

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Beersheba

(bɪəˈʃiːbə)

(Placename) a town in S Israel: commercial centre of the Negev. In biblical times it marked the southern limit of Palestine. Pop: 183 000 (2003 est)

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Beer•she•ba

(bɪərˈʃi bə, ˈbɪər ʃə-)

n.

a city in Israel, near the N limit of the Negev desert: the southernmost city of ancient Palestine. 152,600.

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