Genesis 43:24

The worker took the brothers into Joseph's house. He gave them water so that they could wash their feet and he gave them food for their donkeys.

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In The King James Version

And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.

In Context

23Joseph's worker said to them, “Don't be frightened. It's all right. Your God, the God of your father must have put that money back in your bags. You paid me for the food you got last time.” Then he went and got Simeon out of jail and gave him back to his brothers.

25The brothers heard that Joseph was going to come home and have lunch with them and so they got all the presents ready to give to him.

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Cross References

Genesis 19:2He said, “My lords. Come and stay in my house. You can wash your feet and rest before you leave tomorrow.” The angels answered, “No, it's ok! We will sleep outside in the park.”

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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