In this passage, Abraham loses his wife Sarah in chapter 23, then sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac in chapter 24.
Sarah dies after the fulfillment of the promise of a son. Abraham wanted to give her a proper burial, but had no proper place in which to inter his wife. He sought some of the men in the area of Hebron among the sons of Heth. They wanted to just give him a piece of land, but Abraham insisted on buying the cave of Machpelah from Ephron. While on the surface it seemed that Abraham was just being a bit strong-willed, the truth is that Abraham purchased property that helped fulfill the prophetic words that God would give Abraham every place where his foot trod.
This chapter ends and the next begins as a transition in a lot of ways. Two different stories. Two different generations. Two different directions. Abraham moves from burying his wife to finding a wife for his son, his heir of promise, his miracle from God. He sends his servant back to his homeland to find a wife from among his kinsmen. He could not bring Isaac back there, but he wanted him to marry a wife from among his family. It is so important that we assist our children in finding a spouse from among people of like faith. That was the real need for Isaac’s wife, a woman who believed in the same God of Abraham.
Another interesting factor in this story is the fact that the servant sought God, and his choice of Rebekah was a direct result of the guidance of God Himself. When God’s will was fulfilled, Isaac fell in love with Rebekah and was comforted by her relationship and love. When God’s will is done, everyone can be full of joy!
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