Genesis 43:25

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

26So when Joseph came into the house, they brought in to him the present which was in their hand into the house,—and bowed themselves down to him to the earth.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11Then Israel their father said unto them—If so, then do this,—Take of the song of the land in your vessels, and carry down to the man a present,—A little balsam and a little honey, tragacanth gum and cistus gum, 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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