KJV ORIGINAL
And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Isaac's servants dug in the valley and found a well with fresh, flowing water.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how Isaac's servants discovered a valuable source of fresh water by digging in the valley.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the story of Isaac during a time of famine when he moved to the Philistine territory. Water was extremely precious in the ancient Near East, and finding a well with 'living' or flowing water (as opposed to stagnant water) was considered a great blessing and source of wealth. Wells often became sources of conflict between different groups because they were so valuable for survival.
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