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.
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Interpretation
Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We have leave to be particular in recommending our affairs to the care of Divine providence.
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This thought runs through Genesis 24:10-14.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Mesopotamia Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Harran.
- Nahor Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Harran.