But they told him all of Joseph’s words that he had told them. When he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to pick him up, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.
Genesis 45:28 - Tree of Life Version Then Israel said, “Enough! My son Joseph is still alive. I must go and see him, before I die.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Israel said, It is enough! Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die. American Standard Version (1901) and Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die. Common English Bible Then Israel said, “This is too much! My son Joseph is still alive! Let me go and see him before I die.” Catholic Public Domain Version and he said: "It is enough for me, if my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he said: It is enough for me, if Joseph my son be yet living: I will go and see him before I die. |
But they told him all of Joseph’s words that he had told them. When he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to pick him up, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.
So Israel set out, along with everything that belonged to him. When he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.
Then Israel said to Joseph, “At this time I am ready to die, after seeing your face in person—for you’re still alive!”