Genesis 43:24

So the man brought the men into Joseph’s house,—and gave them water and they bathed their feet, and he gave them provender for their asses.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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.

25And they made ready the present, against the coming in of Joseph at noon,—for they heard that it was there they should eat bread.

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Cross References

Genesis 19:2And he said Behold, I pray you my lords turn aside, I pray you, into the house of your servant,—and tarry the night and bathe your feet, so shall ye rise early, and go on your way. And they said, Nay, but, in the broad way, will we tarry the night.

Luke 7:44And, turning towards the woman, unto Simon, he said—Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house: water to me, on my feet, thou didst not give,—but, she, with her tears, hath wetted my feet, and, with her hair, wiped off [the tears].

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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