Isaac and Rebecca

Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, grew up to be a tall and strong young man. Abraham and Sarah were now very old and Sarah died, leaving Abraham to grieve for her.

Abraham decided that it was time for Isaac to marry, but said his wife had to be from their own people who lived far away from Canaan. Abraham was too old to go on a long journey. 

He said to one of his servants. 'I want you to go to my brother Nahor, to choose a wife for Isaac.

What shall I do if she refuses to leave her home? Shall I take Isaac to her? asked the servant. 

'No, replied Abraham. 'Isaac must stay here in the land that God promised to us. The girl must come here to live with us.

The servant set out on the long journey, taking with him other servants, ten camels, and presents for the girl and her family. When at last, he reached the city, he stopped at a well outside the walls.

It was late in the afternoon and he knew the women would soon come to the well to fill up their water jugs. But how would he know which of the girls was the right one?

He prayed to God. 'Please, God, help me to find a wife for Isaac. I'll say to a girl. 

'Please give me a drink of water If she says 'Yes, and I'll also give water to your camels, then let that girl be the right wife for Isaac.

Almost before the servant had finished his prayer, he looked up. and saw a beautiful girl walking to the well. He watched as she filled her jug at the well and then asked her for a drink of water. 

'Yes', she answered. smiling and I will give water to your camels. When he had drunk as much as he wanted, the girl filled the jug again and again from the well and poured it into the trough for the camels.

The servant was delighted because this was the sign he had asked God for. He gave the girl a gold ring and two gold bracelets. 'Please tell me who you are, and if there is room in your father's house for me and my companions to stay the night, he said.

I' aim Rebecca. and my grandfather's name is Nahor, answered the girl. 'There is plenty of room in my father's house and there is food and water for your camels.

The servant bowed his head and thanked God for leading, him straight to Abraham's family.

Rebecca ran home to tell her family about the man she had met at the well and showed them the presents he had given her. Rebecca's brother, Laban, hurried back to the well and asked the servant and the other men to come to his father's house.

After they had fed and watered the camels for the night. the servant, the men and Rebecca's family washed and sat down to supper. The servant would not start to eat until he had told them why he had come.

He told them about Abraham and Sarah, and about Isaac. their son. He told them how he had prayed to God at the well and how God had helped him to find the right girl. Then he asked; 'Will you allow me to take Rebecca back to Canaan to be Isaac's wife?

Rebecca's father and her brother, Laban, knew that this was the will of God, and agreed to let her go. The servant said another prayer of thanks to God and gave presents of jewels to Rebecca and her mother. 

Then they all had a great feast which went long into the night to celebrate the engagement. In the morning. Abraham's servant was anxious to leave for home immediately, but Rebecca's family wanted him to stay at least for a few days. 

'I must go, God has guided me here and now I must go back to my master, said the servant. 'Let's ask Rebecca if she is ready to go, said Rebecca's mother and Laban. Rebecca said that she was willing to leave at once.

The servant and his men loaded up the camels with everything they needed for the long journey. Rebecca said goodbye to her family who gave her their blessing. Taking with her a few maids. Rebecca rode away on a camel to Abraham's family in Canaan.

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When, after many days of travel, they at last reached Abraham's tent, it was already evening. 

Isaac was still out in the fields. He saw them coming and ran to meet them, Rebecca asked who the man was and, hearing that it was Isaac, she got down from her camel. 

Gazing at the beautiful girl who had come so far to marry him. Isaac hardly heard the servant tell him everything that had happened. He loved Rebecca at once, and soon married her.



↪Isaac and Rebecca

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