Genesis 43:25

25 They prepared the gift, anticipating Joseph's arrival at noon, since they had heard that they would have a meal there.

Genesis 43:25 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 43:25

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon,
&c.] They took it out of their vessels or bags in which they brought it, having unladen their asses, and disposed of it in a proper manner to present it to him when he came home at noon to dine: for they heard that they should eat bread there;
dine there, bread being put for all provision: this was told them, very probably, by the steward, or by some of the servants in the house, or they overheard what Joseph said to the steward, ( Genesis 43:16 ) .

Genesis 43:25 In-Context

23 He said, "You are fine. Don't be afraid. Your God and your father's God must have hidden a treasure in your sacks. I received your money." Then he brought Simeon out to them.

24 The manager brought the men into Joseph's house and gave them water to wash their feet and feed for their donkeys.

25 They prepared the gift, anticipating Joseph's arrival at noon, since they had heard that they would have a meal there.

26 When Joseph came into the house, they presented him the gift they had brought with them into the house, and they bowed low in front of him.

27 He asked them how they were and said, "How is your elderly father, about whom you spoke? Is he still alive?"