Genesis 43:25

They prepared the gifts for Joseph's coming at noon, for they had heard that they would 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 the men into Joseph's house. He gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave feed to their donkeys.

26When Joseph came home, they brought the gifts which were in their hand into the house, and bowed down before him to the ground.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11Their father Israel said to them, “If it be so, now do this. Take some of the best products of the land in your bags. Carry down to the man a gift—some balm and honey, spices and 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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