Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The man did as Joseph told him and took the men to Joseph’s house. New Living Translation So the man did as Joseph told him and took them into Joseph’s palace. English Standard Version The man did as Joseph told him and brought the men to Joseph’s house. Berean Standard Bible The man did as Joseph had commanded and took the brothers to Joseph’s house. King James Bible And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. New King James Version Then the man did as Joseph ordered, and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house. New American Standard Bible So the man did as Joseph said, and brought the men to Joseph’s house. NASB 1995 So the man did as Joseph said, and brought the men to Joseph’s house. NASB 1977 So the man did as Joseph said, and brought the men to Joseph’s house. Legacy Standard Bible So the man did as Joseph said and brought the men to Joseph’s house. Amplified Bible So the man did as Joseph said, and brought the men to Joseph’s house. Christian Standard Bible The man did as Joseph had said and brought them to Joseph’s house. Holman Christian Standard Bible The man did as Joseph had said and brought them to Joseph’s house. American Standard Version And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men to Joseph's house. Contemporary English Version The servant did as he was told and took the brothers to Joseph's house. English Revised Version And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the man did as Joseph said and took them to Joseph's house. Good News Translation The servant did as he was commanded and took the brothers to Joseph's house. International Standard Version So the man did what Joseph had ordered, and brought the men to Joseph's palace. Majority Standard Bible The man did as Joseph had commanded and took the brothers to Joseph?s house. NET Bible The man did just as Joseph said; he brought the men into Joseph's house. New Heart English Bible The man did as Joseph had said, and the man brought the men to Joseph?s house. Webster's Bible Translation And the man did as Joseph commanded: and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. World English Bible The man did as Joseph commanded, and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the man does as Joseph has said, and the man brings in the men into the house of Joseph, Young's Literal Translation And the man doth as Joseph hath said, and the man bringeth in the men into the house of Joseph, Smith's Literal Translation And the man will do according to what Joseph said: and the man will bring the men into Joseph's house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe did as he was commanded, and brought the men into the house.\ Catholic Public Domain Version He did what he had been ordered to do, and he brought the men into the house. New American Bible Doing as Joseph had ordered, the steward conducted the men to Joseph’s house. New Revised Standard Version The man did as Joseph said, and brought the men to Joseph’s house. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the servant did as Joseph had told him; and brought the men into Joseph's house. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Servant did as Yoseph said and brought the men to the house of Yoseph. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the man did as Joseph said; and he brought the men into the house of Joseph. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph's Hospitality to His Brothers16When Joseph saw Benjamin with his brothers, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house. Slaughter an animal and prepare it, for they shall dine with me at noon.” 17The man did as Joseph had commanded and took the brothers to Joseph’s house. 18But the brothers were frightened that they had been taken to Joseph’s house. “We have been brought here because of the silver that was returned in our bags the first time,” they said. “They intend to overpower us and take us as slaves, along with our donkeys.”… Cross References Genesis 42:25 Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out, Genesis 44:1-2 Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack. / Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” So the steward did as Joseph had instructed. Genesis 45:16-18 When the news reached Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and his servants were pleased. / Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do as follows: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan. / Then bring your father and your families and return to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you shall eat from the fat of the land.’ Genesis 39:4-6 Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. / From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. / So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, Genesis 41:40-41 You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Exodus 1:8-11 Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. / “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. / Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.” ... Exodus 12:35-36 Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. 1 Kings 10:1-5 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ... 2 Chronicles 9:1-4 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. / When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, ... Psalm 105:16-22 He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, ... Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Treasury of Scripture And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. no references given for this verse. Jump to Previous Bade Commanded House Joseph Joseph's ServantJump to Next Bade Commanded House Joseph Joseph's ServantGenesis 43 1. Jacob is persuaded to send Benjamin.15. Joseph entertains his brothers. 19. They discover their fears to the steward. 26. Joseph makes them a feast. The man did as Joseph had commanded This phrase highlights the authority Joseph held in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. His commands were executed without question, reflecting his high status and the trust placed in him. This obedience can be seen as a parallel to the authority of Christ, who commands His followers to act according to His will. Joseph's role as a leader and provider foreshadows Christ's role as the ultimate provider and savior. and took the brothers to Joseph’s house. Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe governor of Egypt, who was once sold into slavery by his brothers. He is now in a position of power and is orchestrating events to test his brothers. 2. Joseph's Brothers The sons of Jacob who have come to Egypt to buy grain during a famine. They are unaware that the governor they are dealing with is their brother Joseph. 3. Joseph's House The place where Joseph instructs his steward to bring his brothers. It serves as a setting for the unfolding of Joseph's plan to reveal his identity to his brothers. Teaching Points Obedience to AuthorityThe steward's compliance with Joseph's command reflects the importance of obedience to those in authority, a principle echoed throughout Scripture. God's Sovereignty Joseph's orchestration of events highlights God's sovereign hand in guiding the circumstances of our lives, even when we do not understand them. Reconciliation and Forgiveness The unfolding events in Joseph's house set the stage for reconciliation, reminding us of the power of forgiveness and the restoration of broken relationships. Testing and Growth Joseph's testing of his brothers can be seen as a means of growth and transformation, encouraging us to view trials as opportunities for spiritual development. Hospitality and Provision Joseph's invitation to his brothers to dine at his house exemplifies hospitality and provision, reflecting God's care and provision for His people.Verses 17, 18. - And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house. "A more natural picture of the conduct of men from the country, when taken into the house of a superior, cannot be drawn. When they are told to go inside they at once suspect that they are about to be punished or confined (Roberts 'Oriental Illustrations,' p. 49). And they said (sc. To themselves), Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, - literally, that he may roll himself upon us (cf. Job 30:14; Psalm 22:8; Psalm 37:5; Proverbs 26:3). "To say a man rolls himself upon another is the Eastern way of saying he falls upon him" (Roberts' 'Oriental Illustrations,' p. 49) and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. The brethren of Joseph were clearly apprehensive of some serious stratagem to deprive them of liberty. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The manהָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person did וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make as כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Joseph יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites had commanded אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say and took וַיָּבֵ֥א (way·yā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go [the brothers] הָאִ֛ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person to Joseph’s יוֹסֵֽף׃ (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites house. בֵּ֥יתָה (bê·ṯāh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links Genesis 43:17 NIVGenesis 43:17 NLT Genesis 43:17 ESV Genesis 43:17 NASB Genesis 43:17 KJV Genesis 43:17 BibleApps.com Genesis 43:17 Biblia Paralela Genesis 43:17 Chinese Bible Genesis 43:17 French Bible Genesis 43:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 43:17 The man did as Joseph commanded (Gen. 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