Joseph's Banquet
Genesis 43:26-34
And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house…


1. The banquet of Joseph's joy, of his hope, of his trying watch.

2. The feast of reviving hope in Joseph's brethren.

3. Their participation without envy in the honouring of Benjamin.

4. An introduction to the last trial, and a preparation for it.

5. The successful issue in the fearful proving of Israel's sons.

(J. P. Lange.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

WEB: When Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves down to him to the earth.




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