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. Cross References Genesis 43:11 Then their father Israel said to them, "If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man--a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds. Genesis 43:15 So the men took these gifts, along with double the amount of silver, and Benjamin as well. Then they hurried down to Egypt and stood before Joseph. Treasury of Scripture And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there. Genesis 43:11,16 |
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