Genesis 43:25

Then they made ready the present in anticipation of Joseph’s coming at noon, for they had heard that they were 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 also conducted the men to Joseph’s house and gave them water with which to wash their feet, and he gave their donkeys fodder.

26When Joseph came into the house, they gave him the present which they had brought and bowed down low before him.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11Therefore their father said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the products of the land in your jars and carry down a present to the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices, myrrh, pistachio nuts, 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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