John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:56
And he said unto them, hinder me not ,.... Do not detain me, let me set forward on my journey: seeing, the Lord hath prospered my way ; succeeded him in what he came about; and by his being succeeded so well, and so soon, it seemed to be the mind of the Lord that he should hasten his journey homeward: send me away, that I may go to my master ; and carry him the good news of his success, and attend his domestic affairs, over which he was set. 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