Genesis 43:20

and spake with him at the gate of the house, and said, We entreat my lord (to hear us). Descending we came down at first to buy corn.

Targum Onkelos

In The King James Version

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

In Context

19And they drew near the man who was set over Joseph’s house,

21And it was while we were at the resting-place, we opened our baggage, and, behold, a man’s silver was in the mouth of the bag; the silver in its weight. But we have returned it in our hand.

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Cross References

Genesis 42:3And the ten brothers of Joseph went down to buy corn from Mizraim;

Genesis 42:27And one opened his sack to give provender to his ass at the house of lodging, and saw his money, and, behold, it was in the mouth of his package;

Genesis 43:3And Jehuda spake to him, saying, The man attesting attested to us, saying, You shall not see my face unless your brother be with you.

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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