Holly Bible - KJV with Concise Commentaries by Z Selam - HTML preview
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about forty years old, and it had been customary with his ancestors to marry at thirty, or sooner, Ge 11:14, 18, 22, and 24. Abraham believed the promise of the building up of his family, and therefore did not make haste; not more haste than good speed. Two considerations moved him to think of it now (Ge 24:1):--
1. That he himself was likely to leave the world quickly, for he was old, and well-stricken in age, and it would be a satisfaction to him to see his son settled before he died; and, 2. That he had a good estate to leave behind him, for the Lord had blessed him in all things; and the blessing of the Lord makes rich. See how much religion and piety befriend outward prosperity. Now Abraham's pious care concerning his son was,
(1.) That he should not marry a daughter of Canaan, but one of his kindred. He saw that the Canaanites were degenerating into great wickedness, and knew by revelation that they were designed for ruin, and therefore he would not marry his son among them, lest they should be either a snare to his soul, or at least a blot to his name.
(2.) That yet he should not leave the land of Canaan, to go himself among his kindred, not even for the purpose of choosing a wife, lest he should be tempted to settle there. This caution is given Ge 24:6, and repeated, Ge 24:8. "Bring not my son thither again, whatever comes of it. Let him rather want a wife than expose himself to that temptation."
Note, Parents in disposing of their children, should carefully consult the welfare of their souls, and their furtherance in the way to heaven. Those who through grace have escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, and have brought up their children accordingly, should take heed of doing anything by which they may be again entangled therein and overcome, 2Pe 2:20. Beware that you bring them not thither again, Heb 11:15.