Genesis 43

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:33

And they sat before him ,—that the Egyptians sat at meals is in exact accordance With the representations on the monuments, in which they are never exhibited as reposing on couches, but always as seated round a circular table resembling the monopodium of the Romans— the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marveled one at another —probably thinking that Joseph must have been supernaturally enlightened to discover so exactly the ages... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:34

And he took and sent (literally, and he sent ) messes — maseoth , from nasa , to take or lift up, i.e. things taken or lifted up, hence portions or gifts ( 2 Samuel 11:8 )— unto them from before him (cf. 1 Samuel 9:23 ). The practice of thus honoring guests was also observed among other nations ( vide 'Iliad,' 7:321). But Benjamin's mess (or portion) was five times so much as any of theirs —literally, exceeded the portions of all of them five hands, i.e. five... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 43:1-34

- Joseph and His Eleven Brethren11. דבשׁ debash, “honey,” from the bee, or sirup from the juice of the grape. בטנים bôṭen, “pistachio nuts.” שׁקד shâqêd, “almond tree;” related: “awake.” The tree is also called לוּז lûz. Some refer the former to the fruit, the latter to the tree.The eleven brothers are now to bow down before Joseph.Genesis 43:1-10The famine was severe. The pressure began to be felt more and more. The twelve households had at length consumed all the corn they had purchased,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43

A.M. 2297. B.C. 1707. Here the story of Joseph’s brethren is carried on. (1,) Their melancholy parting with their father Jacob, in Canaan, Genesis 43:1-14 . (2,) Their meeting with Joseph in Egypt, Genesis 43:15-34 . read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:8

Genesis 43:8. Judah said unto his father He, on account of his age, prudence, and penitent carriage for his youthful follies, was much beloved and regarded by his father, and, on this occasion, was likely to have the greatest influence in persuading him. Send the lad with me So he terms him, because he was the youngest of all, though he was now thirty years old, and a father of divers children. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:9

Genesis 43:9. Let me bear the blame for ever Hebrew, Be an offender to thee: let me bear the guilt, and shame, and punishment due to so great an offender Judah’s conscience had lately smitten him for what he had done a great while ago against Joseph; and as an evidence of the truth of his repentance, he is ready to undertake, as far as a man could do it, for Benjamin’s security. He will not only not wrong him, but will do all he can to protect him. This is such restitution as the case... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:11

Genesis 43:11. If it must be so now, take your brother If no corn can be had but upon those terms, as good expose him to the perils of the journey, as suffer ourselves and families, and Benjamin among the rest, to perish for want of bread: it is no fault, but our wisdom and duty, to alter our resolutions, when there is a good reason for so doing: constancy is a virtue, but obstinacy is not: it is God’s prerogative to make unchangeable resolves. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:12

Genesis 43:12. Take double money As much again as they took the time before, upon supposition that the price of corn might be risen, or that, if it should be insisted upon, they might pay a ransom for Simeon: And he sent a present of such things as the land afforded, and were scarce in Egypt, the commodities that Canaan exported. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:14

Genesis 43:14. God Almighty give you mercy before the man! Jacob had formerly turned an angry brother into a kind one with a present and a prayer, and here he betakes himself to the same tried method. Those that would find mercy with men must seek it of God. He concludes all with this, If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved If I must part with them thus, one after another, I acquiesce, and say, The will of the Lord be done. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:23

Genesis 43:23. And he said, Peace be to you No harm shall come to you for that matter. God hath given you treasure in your sacks By his power and providence secretly putting it there. He speaks thus, because Joseph had instructed him, as well as others of his family, in the knowledge and worship of the true God. By this he meant to show that he had no suspicion of dishonesty in them: for what we get by deceit we cannot say God gives it us. He silences their further inquiry about it: ask... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 43:1-34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 43:23

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