Context 15So the men took this present, and they took double the money in their hand, and Benjamin; then they arose and went down to Egypt and stood before Joseph. Joseph Sees Benjamin 16When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to his house steward, Bring the men into the house, and slay an animal and make ready; for the men are to dine with me at noon. 17So the man did as Joseph said, and brought the men to Josephs house. 18Now the men were afraid, because they were brought to Josephs house; and they said, It is because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time that we are being brought in, that he may seek occasion against us and fall upon us, and take us for slaves with our donkeys. 19So they came near to Josephs house steward, and spoke to him at the entrance of the house, 20and said, Oh, my lord, we indeed came down the first time to buy food, 21and it came about when we came to the lodging place, that we opened our sacks, and behold, each mans money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full. So we have brought it back in our hand. 22We have also brought down other money in our hand to buy food; we do not know who put our money in our sacks. 23He said, Be at ease, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money. Then he brought Simeon out to them. 24Then the man brought the men into Josephs house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys fodder. 25So they prepared the present for Josephs coming at noon; for they had heard that they were to eat a meal there. 26When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present which was in their hand and bowed to the ground before him. 27Then he asked them about their welfare, and said, Is your old father well, of whom you spoke? Is he still alive? 28They said, Your servant our father is well; he is still alive. They bowed down in homage. 29As he lifted his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mothers son, he said, Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? And he said, May God be gracious to you, my son. 30Joseph hurried out for he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he sought a place to weep; and he entered his chamber and wept there. 31Then he washed his face and came out; and he controlled himself and said, Serve the meal. 32So they served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is loathsome to the Egyptians. 33Now they were seated before him, the firstborn according to his birthright and the youngest according to his youth, and the men looked at one another in astonishment. 34He took portions to them from his own table, but Benjamins portion was five times as much as any of theirs. So they feasted and drank freely with him. Parallel Verses American Standard VersionAnd 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. Douay-Rheims Bible So the men took the presents, and double money, and Benjamin: and went down into Egypt, and stood before Joseph. Darby Bible Translation And the men took that gift, and took double money in their hand, and Benjamin, and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and came before Joseph. English Revised Version 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. Webster's Bible Translation And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and arose, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. World English Bible The men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and got up, went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. Young's Literal Translation And the men take this present, double money also they have taken in their hand, and Benjamin; and they rise, and go down to Egypt, and stand before Joseph; Library GenesisThe Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of … John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Genesis 43:15 NIV • Genesis 43:15 NLT • Genesis 43:15 ESV • Genesis 43:15 NASB • Genesis 43:15 KJV • Genesis 43:15 Bible Apps • Genesis 43:15 Parallel • Bible Hub |