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Show j Woman of Samaria Iff - SITE OF JACOB'S WELL: Near Nablus in the Kingdom of Jordan, one of the Bible Lands, Jacob's Well still attracts visitors. It lies in the center of a parcel of grazing land purchased by Jacob for a "Hundred pieces of silver", and inherited by Joseph, who is reputed to be buried nearby. It was here that Jesus is believed to have met the Woman of Samaria and asked her for a drink of water (John 4:7). Here we see a modern Samaritan girl drawing water much as her ancient ancestor did. |