Genesis 42:24

So he turned away from them, and wept,—then came back unto them and spake unto them, and took away from them Simeon, and bound him prisoner before their eyes.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.

In Context

23But, they, knew not that Joseph was hearkening,—for, the interpreter, was between them.

25Then commanded Joseph that their bags should be filled with corn, and their silver be returned each man’s into his sack, and provision be given for the journey,—and it was done to them thus.

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Cross References

Genesis 34:25And it came to pass on the third day, when they were in pain, that two of the sons of Jacob Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brothers, took each man his sword, and came in upon the city, boldly,—and slew every, male;

Genesis 43:23And he said—Peace to you do not fear! Your God, and the God of your father, hath given you secret treasure, in your sacks, as for your silver, it came in unto me. And he brought forth unto them Simeon.

Genesis 45:1And Joseph could not restrain himself before all who were stationed near him, so he cried out—Have forth every man from me! And there stood no man with him, when Joseph made himself known unto his brethren,

Genesis 45:14Then fell he upon the neck of Benjamin his brother, and wept,—and Benjamin wept on his neck.

Isaiah 63:9In all their affliction, he, was afflicted And the messenger of his presence saved them, In his love and in his pity, he, redeemed them,—And then lifted them up and carried them all the days of the age-past time.

Romans 12:15Rejoice with them that rejoice, weep with them that weep:

Matthew Henry on Genesis 42:22-29

Reflections of Joseph's Brethren. ( b. c. 1706.) 21 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us. 22 And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required. 23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter. 24 And… Read the whole commentary →

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