And when you go to my kindred, if they refuse to give her to you, then you will be released from my oath.’
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
And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder,.... See Gill on Gen 24:18. And said, drink, and I will give thy camels drink also. See Gill on Gen 24:19. so I drank, and she made the camels drink also. See Gill on Gen 24:20.
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