25 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. 26 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him. 27 He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?”
Genesis 43:25–27
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Book of Jubilees 42:21–23
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Genesis 43:18–20
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14 May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.” 15 So the men took these gifts, along with double the amount of silver, and Benjamin as well. Then they hurri…
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