Then on the third day while they were in pain, two of Jacob’s sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brothers, each took his sword and came against the city undisturbed and killed every male.
Genesis 42:24 - Tree of Life Version He turned away from them and wept. When he turned back to them and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and tied him up before their eyes. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And he turned away from them and wept; then he returned to them and talked with them, and took from them Simeon and bound him before their eyes. American Standard Version (1901) And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and he returned to them, and spake to them, and took Simeon from among them, and bound him before their eyes. Common English Bible He stepped away from them and wept. When he returned, he spoke with them again. Then he took Simeon from them and tied him up in front of them. Catholic Public Domain Version And he turned himself away briefly and wept. And returning, he spoke to them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he turned himself away a little while, and wept: and returning he spoke to them. |
Then on the third day while they were in pain, two of Jacob’s sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brothers, each took his sword and came against the city undisturbed and killed every male.
They did not know that Joseph was listening, since there was an interpreter between them.
May El Shaddai grant you mercy before the man, so that he may release your other brother to you, along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”
“Be at peace,” he replied. “Don’t be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks. Your money had come to me.” Then he brought Simeon out to them,
Then Joseph hurried out because his compassion grew warm and tender toward his brother so that he wanted to cry. So he went into an inner room and wept there.
Now Joseph could no longer restrain himself in front of all those who were standing by him, so he cried out, “Get everyone away from me!” So no one stood with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers.
But he gave his voice to weeping so that the Egyptians heard, and Pharaoh’s household heard.
In all their affliction He was afflicted. So the angel of His presence saved them. In His love and in His mercy He redeemed them, then He lifted them and carried them all the days of old.
If one part suffers, all the parts suffer together. If one part is honored, all the parts rejoice together.
For we do not have a kohen gadol who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all the same ways—yet without sin.