Seeking Shiloah, by Joseph Brickey

The Pool of Shiloah (Siloam) in Jerusalem is fed by a spring located outside the city walls. As the only source of fresh water in the area, the waters of Shiloah have long been a symbol of God’s protection and sustaining power. As recorded in Isaiah 8:6–8, Isaiah prophesied that the kingdom of Israel would reject the Lord in favor of two kings. This came to pass. Unlike those in the time of Isaiah, however, this woman is seeking the fresh waters of Shiloah—hence symbolically seeking God’s ongoing love and protection.

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