Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm and a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
Genesis 43:25 - English Standard Version 2016 they prepared the present for Joseph’s coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there. Matoleo zaidiKing 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. |
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm and a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
So the men took this present, and they took double the money with them, and Benjamin. They arose and went down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.
When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Bring the men into the house, and slaughter an animal and make ready, for the men are to dine with me at noon.”