Genesis 26:20

God's Word

The herders from Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herders, claiming, “This water is ours!” So Isaac named the well Esek [Argument], because they had argued with him.

Cross References

Genesis 21:25

Then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well which Abimelech’s servants had seized.

Genesis 13:7

Quarrels broke out between Abram’s herders and Lot’s herders. (Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in that area.)

Genesis 26:19

Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a spring-fed well.

Genesis 26:21

Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over that one too. So Isaac named it Sitnah [Accusation].

Genesis 46:34

you must answer, ‘We have taken care of herds all our lives, as our ancestors have done.’ ⌞You must say this⌟ so that you may live in the region of Goshen, because all shepherds are disgusting to Egyptians.”