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home. As the caravaners unloaded their camels they observed birds
circling in the sky not far away. Their experience had taught them that birds
circling in this manner might well indicate water. Ever hopeful of finding a
fresh supply of water in that desolate region, they thought it was worth
investigating, although from their past experience they had never found
water anywhere in that area.

Several tribesmen were sent to investigate. When they reached the place
over which the birds circled, to their great surprise and joy they found the
spring of Zamzam and returned quickly to tell their fellow travelers. Upon
hearing the good news the caravaners stopped what they were doing and
rushed to both see and drink the fresh water.

LADY HAGGAR MEETS THE JURHUM CARAVANERS:

When they reached Zamzam, the caravaners found Lady Hagar standing
nearby and asked her permission to strike camp near her. Lady Hagar
agreed on condition that she retained the water rights and that her son
would be the prince of Becca. The Jurhumites agreed and settled