1)

Why did Eliezer prostrate himself?

1.

Rashi: To thank Hashem for the good news that he had just received. 1


1

See Sifsei Chachamim as to why Rashi did not make the same comment earlier in Pasuk 26.

2)

What are the implications of ?Vayishtachu Artzah ? ??

2.

Ha'amek Davar: He fully prostrated hiself on the ground, and did not merely bow down, due to great Simchah and gratitude

3)

Why did Eliezer thank only HaSh-m, and not her father?

1.

Malbim: [Her family] admitted that it was from HaSh-m, and does not depend on their will. 1


1

Also refer to 24:53:151:1.

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