Genesis 24
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Genesis 24:50-61

50Then Laban and Bethuel replied, “The Lord has obviously brought you here, so there is nothing we can say.

51Here is Rebekah; take her and go. Yes, let her be the wife of your master’s son, as the Lord has directed.”

52When Abraham’s servant heard their answer, he bowed down to the ground and worshiped the Lord.

53Then he brought out silver and gold jewelry and clothing and presented them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive presents to her brother and mother.

54Then they ate their meal, and the servant and the men with him stayed there overnight. But early the next morning, Abraham’s servant said, “Send me back to my master.”

55“But we want Rebekah to stay with us at least ten days,” her brother and mother said. “Then she can go.”

56But he said, “Don’t delay me. The Lord has made my mission successful; now send me back so I can return to my master.”

57“Well,” they said, “we’ll call Rebekah and ask her what she thinks.”

58So they called Rebekah. “Are you willing to go with this man?” they asked her. And she replied, “Yes, I will go.”

59So they said good-bye to Rebekah and sent her away with Abraham’s servant and his men. The woman who had been Rebekah’s childhood nurse went along with her.

60They gave her this blessing as she parted: “Our sister, may you become the mother of many millions! May your descendants be strong and conquer the cities of their enemies.”

61Then Rebekah and her servant girls mounted the camels and followed the man. So Abraham’s servant took Rebekah and went on his way.

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