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And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
Eldest
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Bible References
Eldest
Genesis 15:2
And Abram said My Lord Yahweh, what canst thou give me, when, I, am going on childless, - and the heir of my house, is Eliezer, of Damascus,
1 Timothy 5:17
Let, the well presiding elders, of double honour, be accounted worthy, especially they who toil in discourse and teaching;
Ruled
Genesis 24:10
Then took the servant ten camels, from among the camels of his lord, and went his way, - all the goods of his master being in his hand, - so be mounted, and went his way unto Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.
Genesis 39:4
So Joseph found favour in his eyes and waited upon him, - and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had, gave he into his hand.
Genesis 44:1
Then commanded he him who was over his house saying - Fill the sacks of the men, with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man's silver in the mouth of his sack;
Put
Genesis 24:9
So the servant placed his hand, under the thigh of Abraham, his lord, - and sware to him, over this thing.
Genesis 47:29
And the days of Israel drew near that he must die, so he called for his son for Joseph and said to him - If, I pray thee I have found favour in thine eyes, place, I pray thee thy hand under my thigh, - so shalt thou deal with me in lovingkindness and faithfulness - Do not I pray thee, bury me in Egypt.
1 Chronicles 29:24
And, all the rulers, and the heroes, yea moreover all the sons of King David, gave a hand, under Solomon the king.
General references
Genesis 15:8
And he said, My Lord Yahweh, whereby, can I know that I shall inherit it?
Genesis 24:9
So the servant placed his hand, under the thigh of Abraham, his lord, - and sware to him, over this thing.