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Genesis 43:34

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 43:34

Verse 34 of 34

Scripture focus

And he took [and sent] messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin’s mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.

Genesis 43:34 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 43:34

Theological / Devotional

Five times. To honor the men, special servings were brought them from Joseph’s table. To show Benjamin special honor, Joseph sent him choice cuts five times larger than those sent the others. Benjamin was the guest of honor. The custom of showing respect to distinguished guests by giving them the largest and best pieces appears in other ancient records (see 1 Sam. 9:23, 24; Homer Iliad vii. 321; viii. 162; Herodotus vi. 57). Joseph sought to test his brothers that he might discover their real feelings toward Benjamin, and thus toward himself. He desired to see whether they envied and hated their youngest brother on account of his maternity, as they had formerly envied Joseph.

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