And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.
So they ate and drank together, Abraham's servant and the men who were with him, and they stayed there all night. When they got up in the morning, the servant said, 'Please let me go back to my master.'
After completing his mission to find a wife for Isaac, Abraham's servant enjoys hospitality but is eager to return home with the good news.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Abraham's servant had been sent on a mission to find a wife for Isaac from Abraham's family line, and he arrived at the home of Rebekah's relatives in Mesopotamia. After they agreed to the marriage and extended hospitality by sharing a meal and offering lodging for the night, this reflected the cultural norms of ancient Near Eastern societies where guests were honored with food and shelter. In the morning, the servant's request to depart showed his urgency to fulfill his duty and return to Abraham without delay.
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