Genesis 24:1
Verse 1 of 67. The 24th of 50 chapters in Genesis, in The Law.
1And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
2And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
3And I will make thee swear by the Lord, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:
4But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.
5And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest?
Genesis 24:1 in the World English Bible
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Matthew Henry on Genesis 24:1
Two considerations moved him to think of it now (v. 1):—1. That he himself was likely to leave the world quickly, for he was old, and well-stricken in age, and it would be a satisfaction to him to see his son settled before he died; and, 2. That he had a good estate to leave behind him, for the Lord had blessed him in all things; and the blessing of the Lord makes rich.
Read Matthew Henry on Genesis 24:1–9: Abraham's Charges to His Servant. (b. c. 1857.)
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