Genesis 24:10
“The servant took ten camels, of his master’s camels, and departed, having a variety of good things of his master’s with him. He arose, and went to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor.”
What does Genesis 24:10 mean?
Abraham's servant is on a serious mission: finding a wife for Isaac. He doesn't travel light or empty-handed. The ten camels and valuable gifts signal both his master's wealth and his confidence in this task—he's prepared to honor the woman he finds and her family generously. Nahor was Abraham's ancestral homeland, and this detail matters because Abraham had specifically instructed his servant to find a bride from his own people rather than from the Canaanites around them. The journey itself was long and difficult, but the servant obeys faithfully, trusting that God will guide him to the right person. This whole setup shows us someone who takes his responsibility seriously and moves forward with both practical preparation and faith.