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Genesis 26:19
ESV But when Isaac 's servants dug in the valley and found there a well of spring water,
NIV Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and discovered a well of fresh water there.
NASB But when Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of flowing water,
CSB Then Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a well of spring water there.
NLT Isaac’s servants also dug in the Gerar Valley and discovered a well of fresh water.
KJV And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.
NKJV Also Isaac’s servants dug in the valley, and found a well of running water there.

What does Genesis 26:19 mean?

Isaac has relocated his large company to the Valley of Gerar, at the request of the local king, Abimelech. This would have reduced the sense of envy and fear the Philistines had over his great wealth (Genesis 26:14–16). At the same time, this choice would allow Isaac to honor God's command to stay in this region instead of going to Egypt (Genesis 26:2–3). Having moved to a new location, Isaac and his entourage are looking for water. He has reopened some wells that had been used years before by his father Abraham (Genesis 21:23–33). This verse begins a sentence describing what happened when Isaac's servants found a new spring to use as a water source. The discovery led to immediate conflict—the local people are not satisfied with where Isaac's people are seeking water (Genesis 26:20).
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