5 Wells in the bible and the Women Who Drew from Them

The Bible mentions several wells, and many of these stories include significant interactions involving women. Here are seven notable wells from the Bible and the women associated with them: Visit: https://scripturalthinking.com or subscribe my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@scripturalthinking The Well of Hagar (Genesis 16:7-14): Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant, fled into the desert due to mistreatment by Sarah. The Angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, on the way to Shur. God spoke to her there, promising her a multitude of descendants and instructing her to return to Sarah and submit to her. This well was called Beer Lahai Roi, which means "well of the Living One who sees me." Rebekah’s Well (Genesis 24): When Abraham's servant was sent to find a wife for Isaac, he prayed at a well outside the city of Nahor. Rebekah came out to draw water, and she offered to draw water for the servant's camels as well. Her act of kindness and hospitality fulfilled the servant's prayer, indicating that she was the chosen one for Isaac. This well is often associated with the story of Rebekah's kindness and her role in God's plan for the descendants of Abraham. Rachel’s Well (Genesis 29:1-12): Jacob met Rachel at a well in Haran. Rachel, a shepherdess, came to the well to water her father's sheep. Jacob rolled the stone away from the well's mouth and watered her flock, marking the beginning of his long and complex relationship with Rachel. This well signifies Jacob's love and commitment to Rachel. The Well of Zipporah (Exodus 2:15-21): Moses fled to Midian, where he sat down by a well. The seven daughters of the priest of Midian came to draw water, and Moses helped them water their flock. Their father, Reuel (also known as Jethro), invited Moses to stay with them, and Moses eventually married Zipporah, one of his daughters. This well represents Moses's transition from prince of Egypt to a shepherd in Midian. The Well at Sychar (John 4:1-42): Jesus met the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well near the town of Sychar. In a conversation that broke cultural and social norms, Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink and spoke to her about living water, offering her a spiritual life. This encounter led to the woman believing in Jesus as the Messiah and spreading the word to her townspeople. The Well of Anna - While not specifically named in the Bible, traditional stories and some apocryphal texts mention women associated with wells who showed hospitality or encountered divine messengers. However, there's no well directly associated with a woman named Anna in the canonical Bible. The Well of the Shunammite Woman - Like the well of Anna, there is no specific well mentioned in connection with the Shunammite woman in the canonical Bible. The Shunammite woman is known for her hospitality towards Elisha (2 Kings 4:8-37), but her story does not revolve around a well. These stories highlight the importance of wells not just as physical sources of water but as places of divine encounter, revelation, and pivotal moments in the lives of these women and the broader biblical narrative.