Genesis 43:33
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They were seated before Joseph in order by age, from the firstborn to the youngest, and the men looked at one another in astonishment.
Commentaries
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When the corn brought from Egypt was all consumed, as the famine still continued, Jacob called upon his sons to go down and fetch a little corn (little in proportion to their need).
Open source ↗Here the story of Joseph's brethren is carried on, and very particularly related I. Their melancholy parting with their father Jacob in Canaan (Gen 43:1-14). II. Their pleasant meeting with Joseph in Egypt (Gen 43:15, etc.). For on this occasion nothing occurs there but what is agreeable and pleasant.
Open source ↗43:33 to their amazement: This ruler knew more about the brothers than seemed possible (cp. 44:15).
Open source ↗Original language
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