Genesis 43:25

But they also prepared the gifts, until Joseph entered at midday. For they had heard that they would eat bread there.

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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

24And having led them into the house, he brought water, and they washed their feet, and he gave fodder to their donkeys.

26And so Joseph entered his house, and they offered him the gifts, holding them in their hands. And they reverenced prone on the ground.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11Therefore, their father Israel said to them: “If it is necessary to do so, then do what you will. Take, in your vessels, from the best fruits of the land, and carry down gifts to the man: a little resin, and honey, and storax ointment, oil of myrrh, turpentine, and almonds.

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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