‘And the man bowed his head and worshipped Yahweh. And he said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his mercy and his truth towards my master. As for me, Yahweh has led me in the way to the house of my master's brethren”.'
The words convey the depth of the man's feelings as he recognises the fulfilling of God's covenant with him (see Genesis 24:12). Primary is the fact that Yahweh has been faithful and true to Abraham in accordance with their covenant relationship. But more overwhelming to him is the fact that Yahweh has wonderfully led and guided him to the very people he was seeking without any effort on his part. He cannot doubt, as cannot the readers, that he has watched the unfolding of the covenant he himself had made with Yahweh.
The words are deliberately spoken in the presence of the young woman. He wants her to know that his mission is directed by Yahweh and that she is involved.