John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:54
And they did eat and drink, he, and the men that were with him ,.... Every thing being settled with respect to the affair he came about, he then sat down at table, and ate of the provisions set before him; he and the men that came along with him; and refreshed themselves: and tarried all night ; lodged there all night: and they rose up in the morning ; the servant and his men: and he said, send me away to my master ; either to Abraham, who was waiting to hear what success his... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 24:54-61
Rebekah is here taking leave of her father's house; and 1. Abraham's servant presses for a dismission. Though he and his company were very welcome, and very cheerful there, yet he said, Send me away (Gen. 24:54), and again, Gen. 24:56. He knew his master would expect him home with some impatience; he had business to do at home which wanted him, and therefore, as one that preferred his work before his pleasure, he was for hastening home. Note, Lingering and loitering no way become a wise and... read more