55 But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.” 56 But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” 57 So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”
Genesis 24:55–57
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