Genesis 43
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Genesis 43:25-32

25they prepared the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.

26When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present that they had with them and bowed down to him to the ground.

27And he inquired about their welfare and said, "Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?"

28They said, "Your servant our father is well; he is still alive." And they bowed their heads and prostrated themselves.

29And he lifted up his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!"

30Then Joseph hurried out, for his compassion grew warm for his brother, and he sought a place to weep. And he entered his chamber and wept there.

31Then he washed his face and came out. And controlling himself he said, "Serve the food."

32They served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians.

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