OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 17

Genesis 43:17

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The man did as Joseph commanded, and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house.

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Genesis 43:14–20

14

May God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”

15

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.

16

When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Bring the men into the house, and butcher an animal, and prepare; for the men will dine with me at noon.”

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The man did as Joseph commanded, and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house.

18

The men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph’s house; and they said, “Because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time, we’re brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, attack us, and seize us as slaves, along with our donkeys.”

19

They came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they spoke to him at the door of the house,

20

and said, “Oh, my lord, we indeed came down the first time to buy food.

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