Genesis 24:6

And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.

Cross-reference

In Genesis 24:8, Abraham confirms the same condition: even if the woman refuses, the servant is released from his oath but must still not bring Isaac back to Mesopotamia.

Hebrews 11:15 says the patriarchs could have returned to their homeland but chose not to — the faith behind Abraham's firm prohibition here.

Hebrews 11:13-16 describes the patriarchs refusing to return to their old country, seeking a heavenly homeland — echoing Abraham's instruction.

Hebrews 11:9 highlights Abraham's faith in staying in the promised land, consistent with his refusal to let Isaac return.