And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.
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.'
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
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Jacob had fled from his brother Esau after deceiving him and traveled to Haran to seek refuge with his uncle Laban. Upon arriving, Jacob encountered shepherds at a well and asked about Laban's well-being, to which they replied that Laban was fine and that his daughter Rachel was approaching with the sheep. This interaction highlights the social customs of ancient Near Eastern nomadic life, where wells served as key gathering places for community and commerce.
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