Chapter Twenty SixThe next morning
After his morning prayers, Benjamin groomed himself carefully in his outdoor robes, put on his good sandals and smoothed his hair. He was going to see Silas of Antioch to make arrangements about calling on him at home. He wanted to make a formal offer for Deborah. Trying to deal with his nerves, he reminded himself of his financial worth. His unexpected inheritance was more than enough for a bride price, and he was being paid to be his great-grandfather’s scribe. Ultimately, he would follow his father into the business. In the matter of a home for her, the land next door would was to be used for him to build a home for his bride. Thus prepared mentally, he set out shortly after his father left for the market.
Taking the floor cushions out to shake them
