Of such see Gen_14:14Ecc_2:7. And these are opposed to them that are born of a man’s body, Job_19:17Pro_31:2Jer_2:14.
Mine heir; either,
1. By nearness of relation, being, as some conceive, descended from Aram the eldest son of Shem. Or,
2. For a recompence of his fidelity: compare Pro_17:2. Or,
3. because he only had the exact knowledge and absolute power of all his master’s estate, Gen_24:10, and therefore could easily keep all after his master’s death. All which reasons concurring might give occasion for this speech.