Genesis 43:25

But they made ready the presents, against Joseph came at noon: for they had heard that they should eat bread there.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 brought them into the house, he fetched water, and they washed their feet, and he gave provender to their asses.

26Then Joseph came into his house, and they offered him the presents holding them in their hands, and they bowed down with their face to the ground.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11Then Israel said to them: If it must needs be so, do what you will: take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down presents to the man, a little balm, and honey, and storax, 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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