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Eliezer’s Mission: Finding Rebekah in Mesopotamia

The faithful caravan mission of Abraham’s chief steward journeying from Beersheba across the Levant to Paddan-Aram to secure Rebekah as the covenant bride for Isaac.

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Itinerary Stops (4)

  • Stop 1: Beersheba (Genesis 24:1-9)

    Eliezer is charged under oath by aged Abraham to journey to his kindred in Mesopotamia.

  • Stop 2: Shechem (Genesis 24:10)

    Traversing the central mountain corridor of Canaan with ten laden camels bearing precious treasures.

  • Stop 3: Damascus (Genesis 15:2; Genesis 24:10)

    Passing through the ancient trade hub of Damascus along the northern desert highway.

  • Stop 4: Paddan-aram (Genesis 24:11-61)

    Arriving at the well outside Nahor; praying to the God of Abraham; meeting hospitable Rebekah and securing the bride.

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