Brought her into his mother's tent—and was comforted— The tent, which Sarah had formerly occupied, was put into Rebekah's possession: whose beauty, modesty, and virtue alleviated Isaac's grief for the loss of an affectionately beloved mother, whom he had now continued to lament three years. Such was the pious regard Isaac had for his mother; such is the amiable example he sets before us, of duteous behaviour to parents! The heart, truly sensible of parental, will assuredly enjoy the comfort of conjugal, love.
REFLECTIONS.—Isaac inherited not more his father's promises than his piety. We have him here,
1. Employed in meditation: improving an evening's walk in the blessed work of communion with God. Wise are they who can make even their recreations means of drawing them nearer the Lord. Note; (1.) Retirement is most needful for the soul. (2.) When we are in the field, we should imitate the patriarch, where every object around us may serve to awaken serious thoughts of God. (3.) None ever will feel the want of company, who have learned the art of converse with a better world.
2. We have his meeting of Rebekah. When we go to meet God, mercies come to meet us. He saw her at a distance; and when she knew him, she put on her veil, and alighted to meet him. Modesty is woman's best ornament.
3. His marriage, and putting her in possession of Sarah's tent. For three years he had mourned over his loss of so dear a mother; and now he is comforted in a gracious wife, and his affection knit to her, as a loving husband. Happy the pair, where mutual love makes marriage real union.