# Day 17

# The Search for Isaac’s Wife

Genesis 24:1–27

Isaac grew up and was old enough to be married. It was Abraham’s job to find a wife for Isaac. So Abraham sent his servant, Eliezer, back to his homeland. He wanted Isaac to marry a woman from his own family. Abraham knew this was best because they also worshiped God.

Eliezer took ten camels and many gifts. He traveled to the city of Nahor and stopped at the city well. There Eliezer prayed he would find the right woman for Isaac. He looked up and saw a beautiful young woman. Eliezer bowed to her and said, “Will you give me a drink?”

“Yes,” the woman said. “I will water your camels, too.” Eliezer wondered, “Is this the woman for Isaac?”

“What is your name?” he asked.

“I am Rebekah. My father is Bethuel.” Bethuel was Abraham’s brother. “Come,” she said. “Stay at our house.”

Eliezer thanked God. His prayer was answered. Rebekah was Isaac’s cousin and part of Abraham’s family. Eliezer gave Rebekah gold earrings and bracelets as gifts. He told her he was from Abraham’s house. Rebekah invited Eliezer home to meet her father and family.

Questions: Why did Eliezer look for a wife in Abraham’s homeland? Who was Rebekah’s father?