Genesis 43:25

And they made ready the gift for Joseph's coming at noon; for they had heard that they should eat bread there.

Darby Translation

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 the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses food.

26When Joseph came home, they brought him the gift that was in their hand, into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11And their father Israel said to them, If it is then so, do this: take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a gift: a little balsam and a little honey, tragacanth and ladanum, pistacia-nuts 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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