Genesis 29:2

“And he looked, and behold a well in the field, etc.] Near Haran; he might purposely look out for a well, as knowing that there people frequently came for water for their families, or shepherds to water their flocks, of whom he might get intelligence concerning Laban’s family, and where they dwelt; or he might lookout for this particular well, where his grandfather’s servant had met with his mother Rebekah, of which he had been informed, and very probably had some directions how to find it: of this well, (see Gill on “<012411>Genesis 24:11”); to which may be added what another traveller says f1463, there is in this city (Orpha, the same with Haran) a fountain, which both Jews, Armenians, and…”

“And he looked, &c.--As he approached the place of his destination, he, according to custom, repaired to the well adjoining the town where he would obtain an easy introduction to his relatives.”

“29:2-12 Jacob’s meeting Rachel at the well was providentially timed by the sovereign God who was leading Jacob to fulfillment of the promises (cp. 24:12-20). The well was a reminder of God’s blessing (cp. 16:13-14; 21:19; 26:19-25, 33).”