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Genesis 43:25

Joseph

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.

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

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

27 And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?

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BSB
Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
KJV
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
WEB
They prepared the present for Joseph’s coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
ASV
And they made ready the present against Joseph`s coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
DARBY
And they made ready the gift for Joseph's coming at noon; for they had heard that they should eat bread there.
BLB
And they prepared the gift for the coming of Joseph at noon, for they heard that they would eat bread there.
ÅB
Og da Josef var kommet hjem, bar de inn til ham gaven som de hadde med seg, og kastet seg ned på jorden for ham.
OTB
De forberedte gavene sine til Josefs ankomst ved middagstid, for de hadde hørt at de skulle spise der.
B1930
Og da Josef var kommet hjem, bar de inn til ham gaven som de hadde med sig, og kastet sig ned på jorden for ham.

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Cross references

  • Genesis 43:11

    And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

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  • Genesis 43:16

    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.

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