Then I asked my master, ‘What if the woman will not come back with me?’
We have here the making up of the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah. It is related very largely and particularly, even to the minute circumstances, which, we should think, might have been spared, while other things of great moment and mystery (as the story of Melchizedek) are related in few words.
Commenting on Genesis 24:29-53
Behold, I stand by the well of water, and it shall come to pass,.... See Gill on Gen 24:14. . Genesis 24:44 gen 24:44 gen 24:44 gen 24:44And she say to me, both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels,.... See Gill on Gen 24:14.
THE JOURNEY. (Gen. 24:10-67) the servant took ten camels, &c.--So great an equipage was to give the embassy an appearance worthy of the rank and wealth of Abraham; to carry provisions; to bear the marriage presents, which as usual would be distributed over several beasts; besides one or two spare camels in case of emergency.
Commenting on Genesis 24:10-67