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(1.) He opened the wells that his father had
digged (Ge 26:18), and out of respect to his
father called them by the same names that he
had given them. Note, In our searches after
truth, that fountain of living water, it is good to
make use of the discoveries of former ages,
which have been clouded by the corruptions of
later times. Enquire for the old way, the wells
which our fathers digged, which the
adversaries of truth have stopped up: Ask thy
elders, and they shall teach thee.
(2.) His servants dug new wells, Ge 26:19.
Note, Though we must use the light of former
ages, it does not therefore follow that we must
rest in it, and make no advances. We must still
be building upon their foundation, running to
and fro, that knowledge may be increased, Da
12:4.
(3.) In digging his wells he met with much
opposition, Ge 26:20, 21. Those that open the
fountains of truth must expect contradiction.
The first two wells which they dug were called
Esek and Sitnah, contention and hatred. See
here,