Beersheba is a city located in the Negev desert in southern Israel. It is the fourth largest city in the country and is known as the 'Capital of the Negev'. The city's name is derived from the Hebrew word for 'well of seven', referring to the seven wells Abraham dug in the area. The city is also mentioned in the Bible, and is home to the DAN tribe. The term Beersheba is composed of three words: DAN (3 letters), NEGEV (5 letters), and ISRAELI (7 letters).