Genesis 24:52 When Abraham’s servant heard what they said, he bowed down to the ground before the Lord.
Commentary posits that perhaps the brother and mother wanted to keep the servant and Rebekah there for ten days or so because of the amount of wealth so easily handed over upon the agreement for Rebekah to be wed to Isaac. Perhaps Laban wanted an opportunity to gain more treasure before his sister departed.
Genesis 24:53 Then the servant brought out gold and silver jewelry and articles of clothing and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave costly gifts to her brother and to her mother.
I’ll agree that I don’t know much about Laban and his family, but my mind first went in a totally different direction. They had agreed that this situation–the servant finding Rebekah at the well, Rebekah generously giving water to the servant and all the camels–was a sign from God. They agreed to the marriage. They know the distance that must be traveled to the groom. I thought they just wanted to spend a little time with each other, digest what just happened, store up memories since they might not see Rebekah again.
Genesis 24:54 Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, “Send me on my way to my master.”
Precious Savior, Only You know our true motives, the desires of our hearts that guide our thoughts, words, and actions. Help us, always, to react in ways that bring You praise and glory. Help us never to forget WHO we are and WHOSE we are, and help us to act accordingly. Amen.
Genesis 24:55 But her brother and her mother replied, “Let the young woman remain with us ten days or so; then you may go.”
Have a blessed day.