Genesis 24 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 2147. B.C. 1857.

We have here,

(1,) Abraham's care about the marrying of his son, and the charge he gave to his servant about it, Genesis 24:1-9.

(2,) His servant's journey into Abraham's country to seek a wife for his young master among his own relations, Genesis 24:10-14.

(3,) The kind providence which brought him acquainted with Rebekah, whose father was Isaac's cousin-german, Genesis 24:15-28.

(4,) The treaty of marriage with her relations, Genesis 24:29-49.

(5,) Their consent obtained, Genesis 24:50-60.

(6,) The happy meeting and marriage between Isaac and Rebekah, Genesis 24:61-67.