Genesis 43:18

\43:19\So they went up to Joseph's chief servant at the door of the house,

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In The King James Version

And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

In Context

17\43:18\Now the men were full of fear because they had been taken into Joseph's house and they said, It is because of the money which was put back in our bags the first time; he is looking for something against us, so that he may come down on us and take us and our asses for his use.

19\43:20\And said, O my lord, we only came down the first time to get food;

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Cross References

Genesis 42:27Now at their night's resting-place one of them, opening his bag to give his ass some food, saw his money in the mouth of the bag.

Genesis 42:35And when they took the grain out of their bags, it was seen that every man's parcel of money was in his bag; and when they and their father saw the money, they were full of fear.

Deuteronomy 22:14And says evil things about her and gives her a bad name, saying, I took this woman, and when I had connection with her it was clear to me that she was not a virgin:

Judges 13:22And Manoah said to his wife, Death will certainly be our fate, for it is a god whom we have seen.

Job 15:21A sound of fear is in his ears; in time of peace destruction will come on him:

Psalms 53:5\53:4\Have the workers of evil no knowledge? they take my people for food, as they would take bread; they make no prayer to God.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 43:16-26

Joseph Entertains His Brethren. ( b. c. 1707.) 15 And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. 16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. 17 And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. 18 And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's… Read the whole commentary →

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