Genesis 24:47
The Scripture
(47) And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.
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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