The Haftorah this week has to do with David handing the power over to Solomon. The connection to the portion is clear since Abraham is handing leadership over to Isaac. Broth want to make sure that the power will not be abused. Thus their choices.

At the end of the portion this week Isaac and Ishmael come together to bury their father, Abraham. they put their differences aside to perform this duty. This shows that they might have major differences, but they are united in their moral principles.

The Torah states that Isaac first married Rebecca and then he loved her. For a marriage to work the love between husband & wife has to grow over time. Romance will come after the wedding.

Eliezer's is sent to find a suitable wife for Isaac. He arrives in Haran and Rebecca offers him and his 10 camels water. He realizes that she is the only one for Isaac because of her caring not only for him but his camels as well.