Genesis 24:56 But he said to them, “Do not detain me, now that the Lord has granted success to my journey. Send me on my way so I may go to my master.”
First of all, I want to say how thankful I am that they actually asked Rebekah whether she wanted to go, especially since they already accepted payment and sealed the deal on her behalf. I’m glad they asked. I’m glad she consented. I wonder what would have happened if she had said no.
Genesis 24:57 Then they said, “Let’s call the young woman and ask her about it.”
Second, commentary says that when you decide to follow God’s path, the world will celebrate you but will also try to detain you, keep you from your goal. The implication of that comment is that the brother and the mother were trying to delay Rebekah’s godly choice with their request she stay ten more days or so, which is different from what the same commentary implied yesterday. Interesting.
Genesis 24:58 So they called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she said.
Precious Savior, Thank You that I can read commentary, see what it has to say, hold it up against what I know, what I believe, seek additional support or information, and accept or reject that commentary. Thank You that I don’t read in a vacuum and that I have the intelligence to evaluate multiple sources and make up my own mind. Help me, always, to draw closer to You. Amen.
Genesis 24:59 So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurse and Abraham’s servant and his men.
Have a blessed day.