So the men packed Jacob’s gifts and double the money and headed off with Benjamin. They finally arrived in Egypt and presented themselves to Joseph.
Parallel translations
- WEB The men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and got up, went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
- KJV And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
- BSB So the men took these gifts, along with double the amount of silver, and Benjamin as well. Then they hurried down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.
- NKJV So the men took that present and Benjamin, and they took double money in their hand, and arose and went down to Egypt; and they stood before Joseph.
- NASB So the men took this gift, and they took double the money in their hand, and Benjamin; then they set out and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
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Quick answer
The brothers take the gift, double money, and Benjamin, and stand before Joseph in Egypt. The long-awaited meeting with all the sons is at hand.
Overview
With Benjamin now present, the conditions for reunion are met, and the brothers again stand before the brother they do not recognize. The journey fulfills Joseph's demand and Jacob's reluctant release. God's providence has brought the whole family, except Jacob, into Joseph's presence for the unfolding of mercy.
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