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Genesis 43
¹⁹ The brothers approached the manager of Joseph’s household and spoke to him at the entrance to the palace.
²⁰ “Sir,” they said, “we came to Egypt once before to buy food.
²¹ But as we were returning home, we stopped for the night and opened our sacks. Then we discovered that each man’s money—the exact amount paid—was in the top of his sack! Here it is; we have brought it back with us.
²² We also have additional money to buy more food. We have no idea who put our money in our sacks.”
²³ “Relax. Don’t be afraid,” the household manager told them. “Your God, the God of your father, must have put this treasure into your sacks. I know I received your payment.” Then he released Simeon and brought him out to them.
²⁴ The manager then led the men into Joseph’s palace. He gave them water to wash their feet and provided food for their donkeys.
²⁵ They were told they would be eating there, so they prepared their gifts for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
²⁶ When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought him, then bowed low to the ground before him.
²⁷ After greeting them, he asked, “How is your father, the old man you spoke about? Is he still alive?”
²⁸ “Yes,” they replied. “Our father, your servant, is alive and well.” And they bowed low again.
²⁹ Then Joseph looked at his brother Benjamin, the son of his own mother. “Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?” Joseph asked. “May God be gracious to you, my son.”