"And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there." — Genesis 43:25

Genesis 43:25 · KJV

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

— Genesis 43:25

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.

Verse 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.

Genesis 43 — Context

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. {I had...: Heb. your money came to me}

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.

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.

And he asked them of {their} welfare, and said, {Is} your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? {Is} he yet alive? {welfare: Heb. peace} {Is your...: Heb. Is there peace to your father?}

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:

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. {slay: Heb. kill a killing} {dine: Heb. eat}