Genesis 43:24
“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.”
Genesis 43:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And having brought them into the house, he fetched water, and they washed their feet, and he gave provender to their asses.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses food.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave their donkeys fodder.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the man bringeth in the men into Joseph's house, and giveth water, and they wash their feet; and he giveth provender for their asses,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The steward brought the men into Joseph's house, gave them water, and they washed their feet; he also provided fodder for their donkeys.
Context: Genesis 43
22And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks.
23And 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.
24And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.
25And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
26And 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.
About Genesis 43: Joseph's Brothers Return to Egypt with Benjamin
The brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, Joseph's brother, and Joseph reveals himself to them.
Commentary
Genesis 43 is a chapter that focuses on the reunion of Joseph and his brothers. After Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, they are filled with fear and guilt for the way they treated him in the past. Joseph, however, is filled with compassion and mercy, and he reassures them that he harbors no ill will towards them. He even invites them to stay with him in Egypt and provides them with food and provisions.