37. I solemnly promised my master that I would do what he said. And he told me, “Don't choose a wife for my son from the women in this land of Canaan.
38. Instead, go back to the land where I was born and find a wife for my son from among my relatives.”
39. I asked my master, “What if the young woman refuses to come with me?”
40. My master answered, “I have always obeyed the Lord, and he will send his angel to help you find my son a wife from among my own relatives.
41. But if they refuse to let her come back with you, then you are freed from your promise.”
42. When I came to the well today, I silently prayed, “You, Lord, are the God my master Abraham worships, so please lead me to a wife for his son
43. while I am here at the well. When a young woman comes out to get water, I'll ask her to give me a drink.
44. If she gives me a drink and offers to get some water for my camels, I'll know she is the one you have chosen.”
45. Even before I had finished praying, Rebekah came by with a water jar on her shoulder. When she had filled the jar, I asked her for a drink.
46. She quickly lowered the jar from her shoulder and said, “Have a drink. Then I'll get water for your camels.” So I drank, and after that she got some water for my camels.
47. I asked her who her father was, and she answered, “My father is Bethuel the son of Nahor and Milcah.” Straight away I put the ring in her nose and the bracelets on her arms.
48. Then I bowed my head and gave thanks to the God my master Abraham worships. The Lord had led me straight to my master's relatives, and I had found a wife for his son.