John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:23
And to his father he sent after this manner ,.... Or "according to" this F12 כזאת "sicut hoc", Pagninus, Montanus; "in hunc modum", Tigurine version. ; either in like manner, as he gave his brethren change of raiment, &c.; so he sent the like to him, as Aben Ezra and Ben Melech interpret it, referring it to what goes before; or rather as Jarchi, according to this account or number, even which follows: namely: ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt : the best things... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 45:16-24
Here is, 1. The kindness of Pharaoh to Joseph, and to his relations for his sake: he bade his brethren welcome (Gen. 45:16), though it was a time of scarcity, and they were likely to be a charge to him. Nay, because it pleased Pharaoh, it pleased his servants too, at least they pretended to be pleased because Pharaoh was. He engaged Joseph to send for his father down to Egypt, and promised to furnish them with all conveniences both for his removal thither and his settlement there. If the good... read more