Encyclopedia of The Bible – Sitnah
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Sitnah

SITNAH sĭt’ nə (שִׂטְנָֽה, contention). The name of the second well dug by the servants of Isaac in the vicinity of Gerar (Gen 26:21). The name reflects the conflict which ensued when the herdsmen of Gerar disputed with Isaac’s herdsmen concerning the water rights. Although the exact location is uncertain, it was in the vicinity of Rehoboth (Gen 26:22).