Genesis 24:1-9 – A Good Wife

Abraham takes good care of his son, and he wants to see him married well. Isaac is 40 years old, and it is time. Because Abraham believes the promise of the building up of his family and the importance of that family to love and obey God, he wants to make sure Isaac’s wife is worthy. He knows he is old and will soon die, and he wants to see Isaac settled in a family of his own that he can leave his wealth to.

Abraham wants Isaac’s wife to be one of his relations, who still fear God. He does not want Isaac to marry one of the wicked Canaanites who will be a trouble and a hindrance to doing what is right for Isaac. He doesn’t want Isaac to go back to Canaan where he can be tempted to settle. His greatest concern, as it should be for all parents, is for the soul of his child.

Abraham’s most trusted servant, probably Eliezer, is bound by oath to find a wife for Isaac. If Eliezer does his best, and the woman will not come, he is free from his oath. Any promises we make before God, we must be diligent to keep. Abraham is confident that God will guide and give success to Eliezer. He trusts that God will fulfil His promises to multiply his family and give them Canaan, and in order to do this, it seems Isaac will need a wife. We can expect God to guide and bless us in all we do if we do it in obedience for His glory.