Genesis 24:23
The Scripture
(23) And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in?
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.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Related verses (shared words)
Luke 12:53Genesis 24:47I Samuel 12:3II Samuel 3:7Philippians 3:19Genesis 38:11