Why does the Pasuk refer to Eliezer once again as "ha'Eved"?
Seforno: Having passed from the hands of her father's Sheluchim 1 into the hands of the Sheluchim of her husband, Rivkah was married, in which case, she was now Eliezer's mistress, and he, her slave.
Besu'el was dead! It seems that this refers to Lavan and her mother, who were in place of Besu'el to marry her off. (PF)
Having told us that Rivkah and her girls were riding on camels behind Eliezer, why does the Pasuk then write "Vayikach Eliezer es Rivkah ? "?
Ramban: Initially, Rivkah took the initiative and gathered the women, placed them on camels and followed Eliezer. Eliezer then placed her beside him in order to guard her.
Ha'amek Davar: Initially, men and women were accompanying Eliezer and Rivkah, respectively. Rivkah was ashamed to sit on the camel along with Eliezer in their presence. When they left the city, the accompaniment returned, and Eliezer took Rivkah on his camel.
What is the significance of the fact that Rivkah and her girls rode specifically behind Eliezer?
