Genesis 24:17
The Scripture
(17) And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jacob sends messengers to Bethlehem to locate suitable wives for his sons. The messengers find seventy virgins, and Jacob chooses the one who is pure, showing God’s providence in marriage. The chapter stresses the importance of finding a good wife and the guidance of God in family matters.
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