Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Genesis 43:25
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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.
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And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
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They prepared the present for Joseph’s coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
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And they made ready the present against Joseph’s coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
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Genesis 43
23 “It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
24 And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.
25 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.
26 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.
27 He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?”
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