And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister’s hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.
When Laban saw the earring and bracelets on his sister's hands, and heard Rebekah tell him what the man had said to her, he went out to meet the man. He found him standing by the camels at the well.
Laban was impressed by the expensive gifts Abraham's servant had given his sister Rebekah, so he hurried out to meet this wealthy visitor.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Abraham sent his servant on a journey to find a wife for his son Isaac from among his relatives, ensuring the family line remained faithful to God's covenant. The servant met Rebekah at a well, gave her jewelry as a sign of his mission, and she excitedly told her brother Laban about the encounter. When Laban saw the valuable earrings and bracelets on Rebekah and heard her account, he quickly went to greet the servant, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern customs of hospitality and the importance of family alliances.
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