Genesis 45:14

And then falling upon the neck of his brother Benjamin, he embraced him and wept. And likewise, Benjamin wept at the same time on his neck.

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In The King James Version

And he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

In Context

13You will report to my father about all my glory, and about all that you have seen in Egypt. Hurry, and bring him to me.”

15And Joseph kissed all his brothers, and he cried over each one. After this, they were emboldened to speak to him.

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Cross References

Genesis 29:11And having watered the flock, he kissed her. And lifting up his voice, he wept.

Genesis 46:29And when he had arrived there, Joseph harnessed his chariot, and he went up to meet his father at the same place. And seeing him, he fell upon his neck, and, amid embraces, he wept.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 45:2-16

Joseph Discovers Himself to His Brethren. ( b. c. 1707.) 1 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. 2 And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. 3 And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence. 4 And Joseph said unto his… Read the whole commentary →

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