Genesis 43:24

24 The man brought the men into Yosef's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave their donkeys provender.

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 Other money have we brought down in our hand to buy food. We don't know who put our money in our sacks."

23 He said, "Shalom be to you. Don't be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money." 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. He gave their donkeys provender.

25 They made ready the present for Yosef's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.

26 When Yosef came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed down themselves to him to the eretz.