And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts and almonds:
Genesis 43:25 - King James Version - American Edition And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices 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 ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.