SKU: KJV1649-GEN24-REBEKAH

DESCRIPTION

An original 1649 King James Bible leaf featuring the famous account of Rebekah at the Well, Abraham's servant's prayer for guidance, the selection of Isaac's future wife, together with the death and burial of Sarah.

The leaf contains substantial portions of Genesis Chapters 23 and 24, including:

• Sarah's death at age 127

• Abraham's purchase of the Cave of Machpelah

• Sarah's burial in Hebron

• Abraham commissioning his servant to find a wife for Isaac

• Abraham's servant's prayer for divine guidance

• Rebekah drawing water at the well

• Rebekah offering water to Abraham's servant and his camels

• The servant recognizing God's providential answer

• Rebekah receiving gifts

• The beginnings of the marriage narrative of Isaac and Rebekah

Among the most beloved narratives in Genesis, the story of Rebekah at the well has long been understood as a powerful account of divine providence, faithfulness, hospitality, and God's guidance in family life.

This leaf also preserves the important account of Sarah's death and burial, including Abraham's purchase of the Cave of Machpelah, one of the most significant burial sites in Biblical history.

An attractive seventeenth-century King James Bible leaf containing one of the great family narratives of the Old Testament.

CONDITION

Good antique condition.

Complete leaf with expected age toning, minor edge wear, and signs of handling consistent with age. Text remains dark and legible. Please review photographs carefully.

1649 King James KJV Bible Leaf Genesis 23 Genesis 24 Rebekah at the Well Isaac Wife Sarah Burial Cave of Machpelah Abraham Servant