Translations
Modern
At daybreak, the men were sent on their way with their donkeys.
Traditional
As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.
Literal
The morning was light, and the men were sent away, they and their donkeys.
Latin
Et orto mane, dimissi sunt cum asinis suis.
Original
Hebrew
English
At daybreak, the men were sent on their way with their donkeys.
Notes
The brothers seemed different. They felt sorry for what they did to Joseph. They showed honor by returning the money and by bringing Benjamin. Given a chance to get rid of Rachel’s other son, Benjamin, would they do it?
Joseph did several unusual things to his brothers when they came looking for grain. The last time Joseph had been with them, they were filled with jealousy, hatred, and anger; they attempted to destroy their brother, and they deceived their father. Joseph put them through various tests, similar to the trying situations they had put him through, to see if they had changed.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Joseph's brothers return to Egyptc. 1706 BC
Glossary
Benjamin (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cup Famine Genesis, Book of Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the