It became a custom that part of the dowry should form a circlet of coins that were attached to the woman’s head dress. They became a symbol like a wedding ring, and therefore the loss of such a coin (Luke 15:8–10) would be the cause of a great deal of anxiety. As part of the marriage agreement, the bride’s father would make a marriage gift (dowry) to his daughter (Genesis 24:59–61; Judges 1:12–15). Marriages were arranged, if possible, with members of one’s own kin. Abraham sent a servant to find