KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Before he had even finished praying, Rebekah appeared, carrying a water jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel, whose mother was Milcah and whose father was Nahor, Abraham's brother.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God answered Abraham's servant's prayer immediately by bringing Rebekah to the well at the exact right moment.
📚 Historical Context
Abraham had sent his most trusted servant back to his homeland to find a wife for Isaac from among his own relatives, rather than from the local Canaanites. The servant had just prayed at a well for God to show him the right woman through a specific sign involving offering water to him and his camels.
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