Genesis 24:43
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink; Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
The verse belongs to the account of Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac. The wife was to be sought from Abraham's kindred in Mesopotamia, and the mission was entrusted to God's guidance with the assurance that God would send His angel before the servant. In the verse the servant describes waiting by the well of water and asking a young woman coming to draw water for a little water from her pitcher, as part of the search that led to Rebekah.
Isaac's resulting marriage to Rebekah was a tender, happy union. Abraham's course is an example for parents to guide their children's affections and help them choose suitable marriage companions. The account exemplifies teaching children obedience. Isaac submitted to his God-fearing father's servant to choose a wife for him, accepting his father's judgment, and trusted God to direct the choice. Isaac's submission is presented as an example for later generations to imitate. Isaac's case is presented as an example for young people.