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They ate and drank, he and the men who were with him, and stayed all night. They rose up in the morning, and he said, "Send me away to my master."
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A Model of Faithfulness
Commentators unanimously highlight the servant's character. After completing his mission, he didn't linger for pleasure or rest. His immediate request to "Send me away unto my master" is presented as a powerful example of a wise and good person who is faithful to their duty and prioritizes their work above personal comfort.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
16th Century
Protestant
And they rose up in the morning. Moses particularly insists on this point: partly to commend the faithful industry of the servant in fulfi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they did eat and drink, he, and the men that [were] with him Every thing being settled with respect to the affair he …
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