When all the flocks had been gathered there, the shepherds would roll away the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep. Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well. Cross References Genesis 29:2He looked and saw a well in the field, and there by it lay three flocks of sheep, because the sheep were watered from this well. And a large stone covered the mouth of the well. Genesis 29:4 "My brothers," Jacob asked the shepherds, "where are you from?" "We are from Haran," they answered. Exodus 2:17 And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses stood up and came to their rescue and watered their flock. Judges 5:11 the voices of the singers at the watering places. There they shall recount the righteous acts of the LORD, the righteous deeds of His warriors in Israel. Then the people of the LORD went down to the gates: Song of Solomon 4:12 My sister, my bride, you are a garden locked up, a spring enclosed, a fountain sealed. Chapter Outline 1. Jacob comes to the well of Haran.9. He becomes acquainted with Rachel. 13. Laban entertains him. 18. Jacob covenants for Rachel. 23. He is deceived by Laban with Leah. 28. He marries also Rachel, and serves for her seven years more. 32. Leah bears Reuben; 33. Simeon; 34. Levi; 35. and Judah. Jump to Previous Droves Flock Flocks Gathered Mouth Roll Rolled Sheep Shepherds Stone Thither Together Turned Water Watered Well'sJump to Next Droves Flock Flocks Gathered Mouth Roll Rolled Sheep Shepherds Stone Thither Together Turned Water Watered Well's |
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