KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he asked them, 'Is he doing well?' And they said, 'Yes, he's doing well. And look, here comes Rachel, his daughter, bringing the sheep.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is asking shepherds about Laban's wellbeing, and they tell him that Laban is fine and point out that his daughter Rachel is coming with her flock.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Jacob arrives in Haran after fleeing from his brother Esau. He's at a well where shepherds gather to water their flocks, and he's inquiring about his uncle Laban, whom he's never met but is seeking as a place of refuge. This meeting at the well becomes pivotal as Rachel will become one of Jacob's wives.
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