Genesis 26:18

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Long before this time, Abraham had dug many wells. After he died, the Philistines filled the wells with sand. So Isaac went back and dug those wells again. He gave them the same names his father had given them.

Cross References

Zechariah 13:2

The Lord All-Powerful says, “At that time I will remove all the idols from the earth. People will not even remember their names, and I will remove the false prophets and unclean spirits from the earth.

Hosea 2:17

I will take the names of those false gods out of her mouth. Then people will not use those names again.

Psalm 16:4

But those who worship other gods will have many troubles. I will not share in the gifts of blood they offer to their idols. I will not even say their names.

Numbers 32:38

Nebo, Baal Meon, and Sibmah. They used the names of the cities that they rebuilt. But they changed the names of Nebo and Baal Meon.

Genesis 21:31

So after that, the well was called Beersheba. Abraham gave the well this name because it was the place where they made a promise to each other.

Genesis 21:25

Then Abraham complained to Abimelech because Abimelech’s servants had captured a well of water.

Genesis 26:17

So Isaac left that place and camped near the little river of Gerar. He stayed there and lived.

Genesis 26:19

Isaac’s servants also dug a well near the little river and found fresh water.

2 Chronicles 26:10

He built towers in the desert. He also dug many wells. He had many cattle in the hill country and in the flat lands. He had farmers in the mountains and in the lands where growth was good. He also had men who took care of vineyards. He loved farming.

Genesis 21:30

Abraham answered, “When you accept these lambs from me, it will be proof that I dug this well.”