Genesis 43:25

They got their gifts ready for when Joseph would come at noon, because they had found out that they were going to eat there.

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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

24The steward took them inside Joseph's house, gave them water to wash their feet, and supplied food for their donkeys.

26When Joseph arrived at the house they gave him the gifts they had brought for him, and bowed low to the ground before him.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11“If it has to be, then this is what you'll do,” Israel replied. “Take with you the best our country produces. Pack your bags with gifts for the man—balm, a little honey, spices, myrrh, pistachios, 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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