Genesis 43:25

And they made ready their present against Ioseph came at noone, (for they heard say, that they should eate bread there)

Geneva Bible 1599

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

24So the man led them into Iosephs house, and gaue them water to wash their feete, and gaue their asses prouender.

26When Ioseph came home, they brought the present into the house to him, which was in their handes, and bowed downe to the grounde before him.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11Then their father Israel sayd vnto them, If it must needes be so now, do thus: take of the best fruites of the lande in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a little rosen, and a little hony, spices and myrrhe, nuttes, and almondes:

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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