Genesis 43:16
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the man did as Joseph bade: and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. Showed them the way to it, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 43:1-34
- Joseph and His Eleven Brethren 11. דבשׁ debash, “honey,” from the bee, or sirup from the juice of the grape. בטנים…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Slay, and make ready - טבח טבח teboach tebach, slay a slaying, or make a great slaughter - let preparations be made for…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 43:15-25
Jacob's sons, having got leave to take Benjamin with them, were observant of the orders their father had given them, and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the steward of his house See Gen 43:43 and Gen 44:1; Gen 44:4. The steward of Joseph's house was the "major domo" of the…
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