23 And he said, [a]Peace be to you, fear not: [b]your God, and the God of your father hath given you that treasure in your sacks, I had your money: and he brought forth Simeon to them.

24 So the man led them into Joseph’s house, and gave them water to wash their feet, and gave their asses provender.

25 And they made ready their present against Joseph came at noon, (for they heard say, that they should eat bread there.)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 43:23 Or, you are well.
  2. Genesis 43:23 Notwithstanding the corruptions of Egypt, yet Joseph taught his family to fear God.

23 “It’s all right,” he said. “Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father,(A) has given you treasure in your sacks;(B) I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.(C)

24 The steward took the men into Joseph’s house,(D) gave them water to wash their feet(E) and provided fodder for their donkeys. 25 They prepared their gifts(F) for Joseph’s arrival at noon,(G) because they had heard that they were to eat there.

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