And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.
Jacob said to them, 'My friends, where are you from?' And they replied, 'We are from Haran.'
Jacob is asking some shepherds where they're from, and they tell him they're from Haran - the very place he's looking for.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob had fled from his brother Esau after deceiving him out of his birthright and blessing, and was traveling to Haran in Mesopotamia to find refuge with his uncle Laban, as directed by his parents. Upon arriving at a well outside the city, Jacob encountered some shepherds and asked them where they were from as a way to initiate conversation and learn about the area. This simple interaction was a pivotal moment in God's plan, leading Jacob to discover his relatives and eventually meet his future wife, Rachel.
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