Abraham Speaks to His Servant

“And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.”

Genesis 24:1 (KJV)

The text records Abraham’s old age and blessing.

“And 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:”

Genesis 24:2 (KJV)

“And 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:”

Genesis 24:3 (KJV)

“But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.”

Genesis 24:4 (KJV)

The text records Abraham instructing his servant to find a wife for Isaac from his kindred.

The Servant Questions Abraham

“And 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 24:5 (KJV)

The text records the servant asking what to do if the woman will not return.

Abraham Responds

“And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.”

Genesis 24:6 (KJV)

“The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”

Genesis 24:7 (KJV)

“And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.”

Genesis 24:8 (KJV)

The text records Abraham instructing the servant not to bring Isaac back to his former land.

The Servant Swears

“And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.”

Genesis 24:9 (KJV)

The text records the servant swearing to Abraham.

The Servant Travels

“And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.”

Genesis 24:10 (KJV)

The text records the servant traveling to Mesopotamia.

The Servant Prays at the Well

“And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.”

Genesis 24:11 (KJV)

“And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.”

Genesis 24:12 (KJV)

“Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:”

Genesis 24:13 (KJV)

“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”

Genesis 24:14 (KJV)

The text records the servant praying for a sign concerning Isaac’s wife.

Rebekah Appears

“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.”

Genesis 24:15 (KJV)

“And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.”

Genesis 24:16 (KJV)

The text records Rebekah arriving at the well.

Rebekah Gives Water

“And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.”

Genesis 24:17 (KJV)

“And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.”

Genesis 24:18 (KJV)

“And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.”

Genesis 24:19 (KJV)

The text records Rebekah giving water to the servant and the camels.

The Servant Watches Rebekah

“And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.”

Genesis 24:21 (KJV)

The text records the servant watching Rebekah silently.

The Servant Gives Gifts

“And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;”

Genesis 24:22 (KJV)

The text records the servant giving Rebekah gifts.

Rebekah Identifies Her Family

“And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in?”

Genesis 24:23 (KJV)

“And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.”

Genesis 24:24 (KJV)

“She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.”

Genesis 24:25 (KJV)

The text records Rebekah identifying her family and offering lodging.

The Servant Worships the LORD

“And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.”

Genesis 24:26 (KJV)

“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.”

Genesis 24:27 (KJV)

The text records the servant worshipping the LORD.

Rebekah’s Household Receives the Servant

“And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.”

Genesis 24:29 (KJV)

The text records Laban meeting the servant.

The Servant Explains His Mission

“And he said, I am Abraham's servant.”

Genesis 24:34 (KJV)

“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”

Genesis 24:35 (KJV)

“And Sarah my master's wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.”

Genesis 24:36 (KJV)

The text records the servant explaining Abraham’s request.

Rebekah’s Family Responds

“Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.”

Genesis 24:50 (KJV)

“Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken.”

Genesis 24:51 (KJV)

The text records Rebekah’s family agreeing.

The Servant Worships Again

“And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.”

Genesis 24:52 (KJV)

The text records the servant worshipping the LORD again.

Gifts Are Given

“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.”

Genesis 24:53 (KJV)

The text records gifts being given to Rebekah and her family.

Rebekah Is Asked

“And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.”

Genesis 24:57 (KJV)

“And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.”

Genesis 24:58 (KJV)

The text records Rebekah agreeing to go.

Rebekah Departs

“And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men.”

Genesis 24:59 (KJV)

“And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.”

Genesis 24:60 (KJV)

The text records Rebekah departing with the servant.

Isaac Meets Rebekah

“And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.”

Genesis 24:62 (KJV)

“And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.”

Genesis 24:63 (KJV)

The text records Isaac seeing the camels approaching.

Rebekah Meets Isaac

“And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.”

Genesis 24:64 (KJV)

“For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.”

Genesis 24:65 (KJV)

The text records Rebekah meeting Isaac.

Isaac Takes Rebekah as Wife

“And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.”

Genesis 24:66 (KJV)

“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.”

Genesis 24:67 (KJV)

The text records Isaac taking Rebekah as his wife.

Biblical Record Summary (KJV)

According to Genesis 24:1–67 (KJV):

• Abraham instructed his servant to find a wife for Isaac from his kindred.
• The servant swore an oath to Abraham.
• The servant traveled to Mesopotamia.
• The servant prayed for a sign at the well.
• Rebekah gave water to the servant and the camels.
• The servant gave Rebekah gifts.
• Rebekah identified her family.
• The servant worshipped the LORD.
• Laban met the servant.
• The servant explained his mission.
• Rebekah’s family agreed to the marriage.
• Rebekah agreed to go with the servant.
• Rebekah departed with the servant.
• Isaac met Rebekah in the field.
• Isaac took Rebekah as his wife.
• Isaac was comforted after Sarah’s death.