And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahai-roi; for he dwelt in the south country.
Genesis 24:62 belongs to the account of Isaac's marriage to Rebekah, centering on Abraham's arrangements carried out through his father's servant. The verse locates Isaac as dwelling in the south country, giving the setting in which he awaited the outcome of that mission. That whole marriage account stands as a tender picture of domestic happiness.
The account shows that Abraham's training and education had produced in Isaac a life of noble, willing obedience. At forty years old, Isaac submitted his choice of a wife to his father's direction. He trusted God to guide his father's servant in choosing a wife for him. He treated the choice of a wife as a matter for prayer. His conduct in this is an example for children who profess to fear God.
The account teaches parents to guide their children's affections and to help them choose suitable marriage partners. It teaches children to respect parental authority.
Genesis 24:62 belongs to the account of Isaac's marriage to Rebekah, centering on Abraham's arrangements carried out through his father's servant. The verse locates Isaac as dwelling in the south country, giving the setting in which he awaited the outcome of that mission. That whole marriage account stands as a tender picture of domestic happiness.
The account shows that Abraham's training and education had produced in Isaac a life of noble, willing obedience. At forty years old, Isaac submitted his choice of a wife to his father's direction. He trusted God to guide his father's servant in choosing a wife for him. He treated the choice of a wife as a matter for prayer. His conduct in this is an example for children who profess to fear God.
The account teaches parents to guide their children's affections and to help them choose suitable marriage partners. It teaches children to respect parental authority.