Genesis 24

Abraham, being solicitous to get his son Isaac property married, calls his confidential servant, probably Eliezer, and makes him swear that he will not take a wife for Isaac from among the Canaanites, Genesis 24:1-3 , but from among his own kindred, Genesis 24:4 . The servant proposes certain difficulties, Genesis 24:5 , which Abraham removes by giving him the strongest assurances of God's direction in the business, Genesis 24:6 , Genesis 24:7 , and then specifies the conditions of the oath, Genesis 24:8 . The form of the oath itself, Genesis 24:9 . The servant makes preparations for his journey, and sets out for Mesopotamia, the residence of Abraham's kindred, Genesis 24:10 . Arrives at a well near to the place, Genesis 24:11 . His prayer to God, Genesis 24:12-14 . Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, comes to the well to draw water, Genesis 24:15 . She is described, Genesis 24:16 . Conversation between her and Abraham's servant, in which every thing took place according to his prayer to God, Genesis 24:17-21 . He makes her presents, and learns whose daughter she is, Genesis 24:22-24 . She invites him to her father's house, Genesis 24:25 . He returns thanks to God for having thus far given him a prosperous journey, Genesis 24:26 , Genesis 24:27 . Rebekah runs home and informs her family, Genesis 24:28 ; on which her brother Laban comes out, and invites the servant home, Genesis 24:29-31 . His reception, Genesis 24:32 , Genesis 24:33 . Tells his errand, Genesis 24:34 , and how he had proceeded in executing the trust reposed in him, Genesis 24:35-48 . Requests an answer, Genesis 24:49 . The family of Rebekah consent that she should become the wife of Isaac, Genesis 24:50 , Genesis 24:51 . The servant worships God, Genesis 24:52 , and gives presents to Milcah, Laban, and Rebekah, Genesis 24:53 . He requests to be dismissed, Genesis 24:54-56 . Rebekah, being consulted, consents to go, Genesis 24:57 , Genesis 24:58 . She is accompanied by her nurse, Genesis 24:59 ; and having received the blessing of her parents and relatives, Genesis 24:60 , she departs with the servant of Abraham, Genesis 24:61 . They are met by Isaac, who was on an evening walk for the purpose of meditation, Genesis 24:62-65 . The servant relates to Isaac all that he had done, Genesis 24:66 . Isaac and Rebekah are married, Genesis 24:67 .