Genesis 42:24

But he turned away from them and wept; then he turned back and spoke to them, and, taking Simeon from among them, bound him before their eyes.

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And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.

In Context

23They did not know, however, that Joseph understood them, for he had spoken to them through an interpreter.

25Then Joseph gave orders to fill their vessels with grain and to restore each man’s money to his sack and to give them provision for the journey; and it was done to them.

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Cross References

Genesis 34:25On the third day when they were still in pain, two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brothers, took swords and came upon the city unawares,

Genesis 43:23He replied, “Be calm, don’t be afraid; your God and the God of your father has given you the treasure in your sacks; I received your full payment.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

Genesis 45:1Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who were standing by him; so he cried out, “Let everyone leave me.” So nobody stood with him while Joseph made himself known to his brothers.

Genesis 45:14Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 42:22-29

Reflections of Joseph's Brethren. ( b. c. 1706.) 21 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us. 22 And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required. 23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter. 24 And… Read the whole commentary →

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