Genesis 24
Abraham’s Servant Finds a Wife for Isaac
This chapter reveals Abraham’s dedication to finding a godly mate for his son Isaac. Abraham’s eldest servant was selected for the task (v. 2). This may have been Eleazar (Gen. 15:2). Abraham is now approximately 140 years old, and his son Isaac is 40. It is evident that the old patriarch was …
The Servant Closes the Deal for Isaac’s Wife.
We are introduced to Rebekah’s brother Laban who on the surface was willing to pay lip service to God (v. 31) but without any real interest in spiritual things. When he heard about the gifts that Rebekah had received he became very interested and ran out to see the servant (vv. 29-30). Later …
Isaac And Rebekah Are Married
The servant took every advantage that he could to share about Isaac and to invite Rebekah to give herself to this unseen man who was dwelling far away (vv. 52- 57). However, he did not attempt to coerce or force her to make a decision. Rebekah could have had a hundred reasons why she …