John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:33

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And there was set [meat] before them to eat, etc.] By the order of Bethuel or Laban, or both; or, “afterwards was set” f1329; that is after care had been taken the camels, then food being provided was set before the men to refresh them: but he said, I will not eat until I have told mine errand; or, “spoke my words” f1330; delivered the message he was sent with, and declared the business he came about; which shows him to be a diligent faithful servant, who had his master’s interest at heart, and preferred it to his necessary food: and he said; either Bethuel or Laban, for both were present, to whom the servant directed his discourse, (<012447>Genesis 24:47,50); perhaps Laban spoke in the name of his father, and bid him speak on; go on with his discourse until he had said all he had to say, signifying that they were ready to give attention to him.

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