Genesis 43

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:15

"And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph."The treatment which the brothers received in Egypt no doubt came as a shocking surprise, the account of which follows. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:16-21

"And 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. And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men to Joseph's house. And 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 the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:22-25

"And the other money have we brought down in our hand to buy food: we know not who put our money in our sacks. And he said, Peace be to you, fear not, your God, and the God of your father hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender. And they made ready the present against Joseph's coming at noon: for they heard that... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:26-30

THE MEETING WITH JOSEPH"And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed down themselves unto him to the earth. And he asked them of their welfare, and he said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive? And they said, Thy servant our father is well, he is yet alive. And they bowed the head, and made obeisance. And he lifted up his eyes and saw Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and said, Is this your... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:31-34

THE DINNER WITH JOSEPH"And he washed his face, and came out; and he refrained himself, and said, Set on bread. And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, that did not eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth; and the men marveled one with another. And he... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43

CHAP. XLIII. Jacob, overcome by the entreaty of his sons, delivers Benjamin to them, and sends them again into AEgypt. Joseph receives his brethren with great kindness, brings Simeon out to them, and makes them a feast. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:8

Genesis 43:8. Send the lad— Benjamin was now more than twenty-four years of age, and a father of several children, see ch. Genesis 46:21. The Hebrews call the youngest of the family a lad, without regard to age, 2Sa 18:12, 1 Chronicles 22:5. See also ch. Genesis 37:30. That we may live and not die— The famine being severe, their corn is quickly spent. Jacob, with tender regard for his family, presses them to go; but Judah convinces him of the hopelessness of their journey, unless he will spare... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:11

Genesis 43:11. Take of the best fruits— Of the most rare and excellent productions of the land of Canaan; in the Hebrew, of the praise of the land. The authors of the Universal History observe, that "it is to be feared the generality of our expositors have not been very happy in their translation of some of the presents which Jacob sent into AEgypt; which has induced some learned critics, of a later date, to endeavour to give us a more rational account of them." Such were the honey, nuts, and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:12

Genesis 43:12. Take double money— i.e.. Both the money which was returned in the mouths of the sacks, and as much more, to buy a second supply of corn. See Genesis 43:21-22. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:14

Genesis 43:14. If I be bereaved— Houbigant says that the Hebrew is verbatim, But I, as I shall be bereaved, so I will be bereaved: ego autem, ut orbus ero, ita orbus ero. One word demonstrates the event of the thing; the other, a mind prepared for that event, and that not a desirable one. So Esther, before she went in to king Ahasuerus, said, "If I must perish, I will perish;" (so it is in the original;) Esther 4:16. The prudence of Jacob is discernible in the present which he sent to Joseph;... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:15

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:16-21

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:22-25

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:26-30

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:31-34

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:14

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