And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.
And when she finished giving him water to drink, she said, 'I will also draw water for your camels until they have finished drinking.'
This verse shows Rebekah going above and beyond what was asked, offering to water not just the servant but all his camels too.
📚 Historical Context
In the story of Genesis 24, Abraham's servant is on a mission to find a wife for Isaac from his relatives in Mesopotamia, arriving at a well where he prays for a sign from God. Rebekah, a young woman from the area, offers to draw water not only for the servant but also for his camels, which was a customary act of hospitality in ancient Near Eastern culture. This event highlights the importance of providing for travelers in a harsh desert environment, where such kindness could mean the difference between life and death.
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