The man had asked for entertainment at her father's house, and in his expressions of thanksgiving had revealed the fact of his connection with Abraham. Returning home, the maiden told what had happened, and Laban, her brother, at once hastened to bring the stranger and his attendants to share their hospitality.

Isak stolede på sin faders visdom og kærlighed, og han var tilfreds med at overlade sagen til ham, idet han også troede på, at Gud selv ville lede i valget.