Genesis 43:24

24 And when the man had brought the men into Joseph's house and ¹given them water, and they had washed their feet, and when he had given their donkeys fodder,

Genesis 43:24 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 43:24

And the man brought the men into Joseph's house
After the above discourse had passed between them, and he had made their minds easy, both with respect to the money, and by bringing Simeon unbound to them: and gave [them] water, and they washed their feet;
which was usually done in the eastern countries after travelling, and when about to take a meal, and was both for refreshment and cleanliness: and he gave their asses provender;
thus were they hospitably entertained, they and all that belonged to them.

Genesis 43:24 In-Context

22 and we have brought other money down with us to buy food. We do not know who put our money in our sacks."

23 He replied, "Peace to you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has put treasure in your sacks for you. I received your money." Then he brought Simeon out to them.

24 And when the man had brought the men into Joseph's house and given them water, and they had washed their feet, and when he had given their donkeys fodder,

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

26 When 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.

Cross References

• 1. See Genesis 18:4