Genesis 43:21-34 ▼

21 and it happened when we came to the campsite, that we opened our sacks, and behold, each man’s money was in the opening of his sack, our money in full. So we have brought it back in our hand.

22 We have also brought down other money in our hand to buy food; we do not know who put our money in our sacks.”

23 But he said, “Peace be to you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; your money was in my possession.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

24 Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed.

25 So they prepared the gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon; for they had heard that they were to eat a meal there.

26 When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the gift which was in their hand, and they bowed down to the ground before him.

27 Then he asked them about their welfare, and said, “Is your old father well, of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?”

28 And they said, “Your servant our father is well; he is still alive.” Then they bowed down again in homage.

29 And as he raised his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” Then he said, “May God be gracious to you, my son.”

30 Joseph then hurried out, for he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he looked for a place to weep; so he entered his chamber and wept there.

31 Then he washed his face and came out; and he controlled himself and said, “Serve the meal.”

32 Then they served him by himself, and Joseph’s brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves; because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians.

33 Now they were seated before him, from the firstborn according to his birthright to the youngest according to his youth, and the men looked at one another in astonishment.

34 Then he took portions to them from his own table, but Benjamin’s portion was five times as much as any of theirs. So they drank freely with him.