Genesis 43:26

When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

In Context

25Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.

27He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?”

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Cross References

Genesis 27:29May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”

Genesis 37:9Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”

Genesis 42:6Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

Psalms 72:9May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.

Philippians 2:10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

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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