Genesis 24:2

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Genesis 24:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.

2 So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,

3 and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling,

4 but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.”

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But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”

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Genesis 24:10

Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim.

Genesis 39:4

Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.

Genesis 39:5

From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field.

Genesis 39:6

So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome,

Genesis 39:8

But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care.

Genesis 39:9

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Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack.

Genesis 24:9

So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.

Genesis 47:29

When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,

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All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.