Gen 24:10, 15 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 10. Took ten camels ] It appears that Abraham had left the whole management of this business to the discretion of his servant, to take with him what retinue and what dowry he pleased; for it is added, All the goods of his master were in his hand ; and in those times it was customary to give a dowry for a wife, and not to receive one with her.

‏ Genesis 24:10

Verse 10. Took ten camels] It appears that Abraham had left the whole management of this business to the discretion of his servant, to take with him what retinue and what dowry he pleased; for it is added, All the goods of his master were in his hand; and in those times it was customary to give a dowry for a wife, and not to receive one with her.

‏ Genesis 24:15

Verse 15. Behold, Rebekah came out] How admirably had the providence of God adapted every circumstance to the necessity of the case, and so as in the most punctual manner to answer the prayer which his servant had offered up!