And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this; take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
Genesis 43:25 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And they made ready the present they had brought for Joseph before his coming at noon, for they heard that they were to dine there. American Standard Version (1901) And they made ready the present against Joseph’s coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there. Common English Bible They prepared the gift, anticipating Joseph’s arrival at noon, since they had heard that they would have a meal there. Catholic Public Domain Version But they also prepared the gifts, until Joseph entered at midday. For they had heard that they would eat bread there. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But they made ready the presents, against Joseph came at noon: for they had heard that they should eat bread there. |
And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this; take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, Bring the men into the house, and slay, and make ready; for the men shall dine with me at noon.