17 The man did as Joseph had commanded and took the brothers to Joseph’s house. 18 But the brothers were frightened that they had been taken to Joseph’s house. “We have been brought here because of the silver that was returned in our bags the first time,” they said. “They intend to overpower us and take us as slaves, along with our donkeys.” 19 So they approached Joseph’s steward and spoke to him at the entrance to the house.
Genesis 43:17–19
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Genesis 44:13–15
13 Then they all tore their clothes, loaded their donkeys, and returned to the city. 14 When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him. 15 “What is this deed you have done?” Joseph declared. “Do you not…
Genesis 43:23–25
23 “It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. 24 And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to…
Book of Jubilees 43:7–9
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Genesis 44:3–5
3 At daybreak, the men were sent on their way with their donkeys. 4 They had not gone far from the city when Joseph told his steward, “Pursue the men at once, and when you overtake them, ask, ‘Why have you repaid good with evil? 5 Is this not the cup my master drinks…
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Genesis 46:30–32
30 Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!” 31 Joseph said to his brothers and to his father’s household, “I will go up and inform Pharaoh: ‘My brothers and my father’s household from the land…
Genesis 42:8–10
8 Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him. 9 Joseph remembered his dreams about them and said, “You are spies! You have come to see if our land is vulnerable.” 10 “Not so, my lord,” they replied. “Your servants have come to buy food.
Genesis 50:11–13
11 When the Canaanites of the land saw the mourning at the threshing floor of Atad, they said, “This is a solemn ceremony of mourning by the Egyptians.” Thus the place across the Jordan is called Abel-mizraim. 12 So Jacob’s sons did as he had charged them. 13 They carri…
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