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Genesis 43:16-25
New International Version
Genesis 43:16-25
New International Version
16 When Joseph saw Benjamin(A) with them, he said to the steward of his house,(B) “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal;(C) they are to eat with me at noon.”
17 The man did as Joseph told him and took the men to Joseph’s house.(D) 18 Now the men were frightened(E) when they were taken to his house.(F) They thought, “We were brought here because of the silver that was put back into our sacks(G) the first time. He wants to attack us(H) and overpower us and seize us as slaves(I) and take our donkeys.(J)”
19 So they went up to Joseph’s steward(K) and spoke to him at the entrance to the house. 20 “We beg your pardon, our lord,” they said, “we came down here the first time to buy food.(L) 21 But at the place where we stopped for the night we opened our sacks and each of us found his silver—the exact weight—in the mouth of his sack. So we have brought it back with us.(M) 22 We have also brought additional silver with us to buy food. We don’t know who put our silver in our sacks.”
23 “It’s all right,” he said. “Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father,(N) has given you treasure in your sacks;(O) I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.(P)
24 The steward took the men into Joseph’s house,(Q) gave them water to wash their feet(R) and provided fodder for their donkeys. 25 They prepared their gifts(S) for Joseph’s arrival at noon,(T) because they had heard that they were to eat there.
Genesis 43:16-25
King James Version
Genesis 43:16-25
King James Version
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 house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.
19 And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,
20 And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:
21 And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.
22 And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks.
23 And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
24 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.
25 And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
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