Genesis 43:24

24 The man brought the men into Yosef's house and gave them water, and they washed their feet, and he provided fodder 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 moreover, we have brought down other money to buy food. We have no idea who put our money in our packs."
23 "Stop worrying," he replied, "don't be afraid. Your God and the God of your father put treasure in your packs. As for your money - I was the one who received it."Then he brought Shim'on out to them.
24 The man brought the men into Yosef's house and gave them water, and they washed their feet, and he provided fodder for their donkeys.
25 Then they got their gift ready for Yosef's arrival at noon, for they had heard that they were going to eat a meal there.
26 When Yosef arrived home, they went in the house and presented him with the gift they had brought with them, then prostrated themselves before him on the ground.
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