Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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
Then Abram said, "O Yahweh, my Lord, what will you give me? {I continue to be} childless, and {my heir} is Eliezer of Damascus."
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who lead well must be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor by speaking and teaching.
Ruled
Genesis 24:10
And the servant took ten camels from his master's camels, and he went with all [kinds of] his master's good things in his hand. And he arose and went to Aram-Naharaim, to the city of Nahor.
Genesis 39:4
And Joseph found favor in his eyes and he served him. Then he appointed him over his house and all that he owned he put into his hand.
Genesis 44:1
Then he commanded [the one] who [was] over his household, saying, "Fill the sacks of the men [with] food as much as they are able to carry, and put each one's money in the mouth of his sack.
Put
Genesis 24:9
Then the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and he swore to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 47:29
When {the time of Israel's death drew near}, he called to his son, to Joseph. And he said to him, "If I have found favor in your eyes, please put your hand under my thigh, that you might [vow] to deal kindly and faithfully with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt,
1 Chronicles 29:24
And all the officials and mighty warriors, and also all the sons of King David, {pledged allegiance to} King Solomon.
General references
Genesis 15:8
And he said, "O Yahweh God, how shall I know [that] I will possess it?"
Genesis 24:9
Then the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and he swore to him concerning this matter.