Genesis 43:24

24 And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.

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 We have brought additional silver with us to buy food. We do not know who put our silver in our sacks.”

23 “It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

24 And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.

25 Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.

26 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.