Genesis 43:25

And they made ready the offering against the entrance of Joseph to dinner: for they had heard that there they were to eat bread.

Targum Onkelos

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

24And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave water, and they washed their feet, and he gave provender for their asses.

26And Joseph entered the house, and they brought to him the offering which was in their hands into the house; and they bowed to him upon the ground.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11And Israel their father said to them, If then it is to be, do this: take of what is praiseworthy in the land in your vessels, and carry down to the man an offering; a little gum, and a little honey, storax and ladanum, nuts and almonds; and silver,

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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