The answer is: Beer-sheba

Beer-sheba is mentioned as a well, but not a pool. Gen 21:30-31

When exploring the term "pools" in Scripture, it’s fascinating to note how different bodies of water illustrate varied concepts in biblical narratives. Pools symbolize gathering and life, drawing imagery of community and refreshment, which makes it all the more intriguing that Beer-sheba, often referred to for its significance as a well— specifically in the accounts of Abraham and Isaac—stands out as the exception here.

In Genesis 21:30-31, we read about Abraham creating a covenant with Abimelech, reassured by the wells (or sources of water) he dug, which served as critical lifelines in the arid landscape. Wells, unlike pools that often accumulate standing water, represent sustainable sources for thirst quenching; they’re dynamic. Reflect on how wells engage the soil and community, refreshing generations as they pacify underground springs, contrasting pools that merely hold shapes.

Interestingly, Beer-sheba not only signifies ‘the well of the oath’ but also echoes historical interactions, punctuating promises made in the Holy Text. It once served as a starting point for prophetic journeys, mirroring the leaps of faith believers, past and present, embody.

Speaking metaphorically, these notions of water—be they wells or pools—carry depths of spiritual meanings and renewal, embarking anomalies into deeper reflections on community, trust, and life's resources. Water imagery continuously courses through the Scriptures, highlighting blessings, challenges, and our need for connections with sustenance, both physically and spiritually. So let’s dip into different waters, shall we?