Genesis 43:25

\43:26\And when Joseph came in, they gave him the things which they had for him, and went down to the earth before him.

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In The King James Version

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

In Context

24\43:25\And they got ready the things for Joseph before he came in the middle of the day: for word was given to them that they were to have a meal there.

26\43:27\And he said, How are you? is your father well, the old man of whom you were talking to me? is he still living?

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11\43:12\And take twice as much money with you; that is to say, take back the money which was put in your bags, for it may have been an error;

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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