Genesis 43:17

Genesis chapter 43 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with scriptural context

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house.

Context

v.16And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, Bring the men into the house, and slay, and make ready; for the men shall dine with me at noon.

v.17This passage

v.18And the men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.