But Esau ran to meet him, hugged him, fell on his neck and kissed him—and they wept.
Genesis 46:29 - Tree of Life Version Joseph harnessed his chariot and went up to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as he appeared before him, he fell upon his neck, and wept on his neck for some time. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Joseph made ready his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in Goshen; and he presented himself and gave distinct evidence of himself to him [that he was Joseph], and [each] fell on the [other's] neck and wept on his neck a good while. American Standard Version (1901) And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen; and he presented himself unto him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while. Common English Bible Joseph hitched up his chariot and went to meet his father Israel in Goshen. When he arrived, he threw his arms around his neck and wept, embracing him for a long time. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had arrived there, Joseph harnessed his chariot, and he went up to meet his father at the same place. And seeing him, he fell upon his neck, and, amid embraces, he wept. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when he was come thither, Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet his father, in the same place: and seeing him, he fell upon his neck, and embracing him wept. |
But Esau ran to meet him, hugged him, fell on his neck and kissed him—and they wept.
Then he had him ride in the chariot as second-in-command, the one that belonged to him, and they called out before him, “Kneel down!” So he appointed him over the whole land of Egypt.
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.
You are also commanded to say: “Do this! Take for yourselves wagons from the land of Egypt for your little children and for your wives, and pick up your father and come.
But he gave his voice to weeping so that the Egyptians heard, and Pharaoh’s household heard.
So the sons of Israel did so. Joseph gave them carts by Pharaoh’s command and he gave them provisions for the journey.
Then Israel said to Joseph, “At this time I am ready to die, after seeing your face in person—for you’re still alive!”
Chariots and horsemen also went up with him—it was a very impressive company.
“And he got up and went to his own father. But while he was still far away, his father saw him and felt compassion. He ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.