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Abraham sends his servant to his homeland to find a wife for Isaac. When the servant arrives in Nahor, he prays to God to determine who would be a good wife. Rebeccah shows kindness, proving she is worthy. He gives her special jewelry and clothing as a bridal gift. Rebeccah's family sends her away to marry Isaac.

PEOPLE: Abraham - servant of Abraham - יהוה‎ YHWH God - angel - Rebeccah - Bethuel - Laban - Isaac

PLACES: Canaan - Nahor, Mesopotamia - Beerlahairoi

RELATED ARTICLES: Chayei Sarah

ENGLISH: American Standard - Douay-Rheims - King James - World English - Wycliffe