Probably Jacob dug a well in this area to supply water to his family and flocks, a well that centuries later would be known as “Jacob’s fountain. ” — Genesis 33: 18 - 20, footnote; John 4: 5, 6, 12.
( 1. Mozus 33: 18 — 20, NW, zemsvītras piezīme; Jāņa 4: 5, 6, 12.)