And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.
And she quickly lowered her water jar from her shoulder and said, 'Drink, and I'll also give your camels water.' So I drank, and she gave the camels water too.
The servant is recounting how Rebekah quickly and generously offered water to both him and his camels, exactly as he had prayed would happen.
📚 Historical Context
This is Abraham's servant retelling the story of meeting Rebekah at the well to her family. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, offering water to travelers and their animals was considered basic hospitality, but going beyond what was asked showed exceptional kindness. Wells were central gathering places in desert communities, and drawing water was typically women's work.
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