Isaac came from the way of Beer Lahai Roi, for he lived in the land of the South.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.
- BSB Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev.
- ESV Now Isaac had returned from Beer-lahai-roi and was dwelling in the Negeb.
- NKJV Now Isaac came from the way of Beer Lahai Roi, for he dwelt in the South.
- NASB Now Isaac had come back from a journey to Beer-lahai-roi; for he was living in the Negev.
- NLT Meanwhile, Isaac, whose home was in the Negev, had returned from Beer-lahai-roi.
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Quick answer
Isaac, dwelling in the south near Beer Lahai Roi, comes toward the returning caravan.
Overview
Isaac is introduced settled in the Negev near the well named for God's seeing care of Hagar. The setting links the moment to God's faithful presence. The narrative converges Isaac and Rebekah's paths under divine providence.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Gen 16:14Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
- Gen 25:11After the death of Abraham, God blessed Isaac, his son. Isaac lived by Beer Lahai Roi.
- Gen 12:9Abram traveled, still going on toward the South.
- Gen 20:1Abraham traveled from there toward the land of the South, and lived between Kadesh and Shur. He lived as a foreigner in Gerar.
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