Genesis 43:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

he saw Benjamin and told the servant in charge of his house, “Take these men to my house. Slaughter an animal and cook it, so they can eat with me at midday.”

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram answered, “LORD All-Powerful, you have given me everything I could ask for, except children. And when I die, Eliezer of Damascus will get all I own.

Genesis 21:8

The time came when Sarah no longer had to nurse Isaac, and on that day Abraham gave a big feast.

Genesis 26:30

Isaac gave a big feast for them, and everyone ate and drank.

Genesis 31:54

Jacob killed an animal and offered it as a sacrifice there on the mountain, and he invited his men to eat with him. After the meal they spent the night on the mountain.

Genesis 43:17

The servant did as he was told and took the brothers to Joseph's house.

Genesis 43:19

So when they arrived at Joseph's house, they said to the servant in charge,

Genesis 44:1

Later, Joseph told the servant in charge of his house, “Fill the men's grain sacks with as much as they can hold and put their money in the sacks. Also put my silver cup in the sack of the youngest brother.” The servant did as he was told.

Genesis 44:4

But they had not gone far from the city when Joseph told the servant, “Go after those men! When you catch them, say, ‘My master has been good to you. So why have you stolen his silver cup?

Proverbs 9:2

She has prepared the meat and set out the wine. Her feast is ready.

1 Samuel 25:11

What makes you think I would take my bread, my water, and the meat that I've had cooked for my own servants and give it to you? Besides, I'm not sure that David sent you!