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
Abram said: O Jehovah God, what will you give me? I continue childless! The heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Ruled
Genesis 24:10
The servant took ten camels from the camels of his master, and then set out with a variety of good things of his master's in his hand. He arose and went to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor.
Genesis 39:4
Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant. He put him in charge of his house and everything he owned.
Genesis 44:1
Later, Joseph told the servant in charge of his house: Fill the men's grain sacks with as much as they can hold and put their money in the sacks.
Put
Genesis 24:9
The servant placed his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master. He swore to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 47:29
When the time drew near for him to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him: Place your hand under my thighs and make a solemn vow that you will not bury me in Egypt.
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officials and soldiers, and even all of David's other sons, promised to be loyal to Solomon as king.
General references
Genesis 15:8
Abram replied: O Jehovah God, how will I know that I shall possess it?
Genesis 24:9
The servant placed his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master. He swore to him concerning this matter.