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, "Lord Yahweh, what will you give me, since I go childless, and he who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?"
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders who 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, of his master's camels, and departed, having a variety of good things of his master's with him. He arose, and went to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor.
Genesis 39:4
Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Genesis 44:1
He commanded the steward of his house, saying, "Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man's money in his sack's mouth.
Put
Genesis 24:9
The servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 47:29
The time drew near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please don't bury me in Egypt,
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the princes, the mighty men, and also all of the sons of king David submitted themselves to Solomon the king.
General references
Genesis 15:8
He said, "Lord Yahweh, how will I know that I will inherit it?"
Genesis 24:9
The servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.