Genesis 43:16

The Passion Translation

When Joseph saw his brother Benjamin with them, he said to his chief servant, “Bring the men to my house and make them feel at home. Butcher an animal and prepare a meal, for these men are to dine with me at noon.”

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram replied, “Lord Yahweh, what good is your reward if I remain childless? I’m about to die without a son, and my servant, Eliezer of Damascus, will inherit all my wealth.

Genesis 21:8

Isaac grew and was weaned; and on the day Sarah weaned him, Abraham prepared a great feast.

Genesis 26:30

So Isaac prepared a wonderful feast for them, and they all ate and drank together.

Genesis 31:54

Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain and called everyone together for a meal, and they remained there all night on the mountain.

Genesis 43:17

Joseph’s chief servant did as he was told and brought the men to Joseph’s house.

Genesis 43:19

So they approached the chief servant and spoke to him at the entrance of the house.

Genesis 44:1

Joseph ordered his chief servant, “Fill the men’s sacks with grain, with as much as they can hold, and put each one’s money back in the mouth of his bag.

Genesis 44:4

They hadn’t gone far outside of the city when Joseph said to his chief servant, “Now, go at once and pursue the men! And when you catch up to them, say to them, ‘Why did you repay good with evil?

Proverbs 9:2

She has made ready a banquet feast and the sacrifice has been killed. She has mingled her wine, and the table’s all set.