Genesis 43:15-30

15So the men took 1this 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.

16When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to his 2house steward, “Bring the men into the house, and slaughter an animal and make preparations; for the men are to dine with me at noon.” 17So the man did as Joseph said, and 3brought the men to Joseph’s house. 18Now the men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph’s house; and they said, “It is because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time that we are being brought in, so that he may 4attack us and 5overpower us, and take us as slaves with our donkeys.” 19So they approached Joseph’s house steward, and spoke to him at the entrance of the house, 20and said, “Oh, my lord, we indeed came down the first time to buy food, 21and it happened when we came to the campsite, that we opened our sacks, and behold, 6each man’s money was in the opening of his sack, our money in 7full. So 8we have brought it back in our hand. 22We have also brought down other money in our hand to buy food; we do not know who put our money in our sacks.” 23But he said, “Peace be to you, do not be afraid. 9Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; your 10money was in my possession.” Then 11he brought Simeon out to them. 24Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and 12gave them water, and they 13washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed. 25So they prepared 14the gift 15for Joseph’s arrival at noon; for they had heard that they were to eat 16a meal there.

26When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the gift which was in their hand, and they 17bowed down to the ground before him. 27Then he asked them about their welfare, and said, “18Is your old father well, of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?” 28And they said, “Your servant our father is well; he is still alive.” Then 19they bowed down again 20in homage. 29And as he raised his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he said, “Is this 21your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” Then he said, “22May God be gracious to you, my son.” 30Joseph then hurried out, for 2324he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he looked for a place to weep; so he entered his chamber and 25wept there.