A Wife for Isaac Part 2

I. Read Gen.24: 10-21

1.The servant prepares to journey. The distance is somewhere between 450-500 miles as far as I could learn. The camel can carry 400 Lbs of cargo up to 25 miles in a day. Given these stats the trip would take 18-20 days minimum. The text indicates that the servant is in a hurry to complete his task he probable made the trip in as short a time as was prudent. Lets say 30 days max.
2.He has planed his mission while on the journey. Arriving at the gate to the city he waits for the the women to come forth with their water jugs. He bows and prayed, asking God to direct the one He has chosen for Isaac to come to the well and for her to fit the self-devised plan where-by he may recognize her. What qualities does he search for?
(a)Hospitality to strangers: It is said that this was a rule in their day. So what was the point? The point would be in her answer, whether she was willing to go farther and water his camels also. Thus showing love for animals, a willingness to serve others. A humble heart. A giving Spirit. A hard worker & probable more. [Read page two of Camel Report] Note he answer “my lord” … she quickly emptied... & ran to the well...
(b)The Author (Moses) says she was very beautiful, a virgin. {is there a difference between a virgin and … one who no man had (known/ had relations with)? Or is the second clause just for emphasis.

3.But look at v21. Why is the servant doubtful and asking if Jehovah has made his journey successful, Has not this girl fulfilled the requirements that he prayed for? Yes she has! She seems to be the perfect mate for his young master Isaac. The problem is she may not be of Abraham kindred. At this point the servant does not know that she is. And there is still the question of which he conferred with Abraham about before agreeing to go on this journey.