And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that befell unto them; saying,
They returned to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan and told him everything that had happened to them, saying:
The brothers came back home to Jacob and began to tell him about their difficult experience in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Jacob and his family are living in the land of Canaan during a severe famine that has forced them to seek food elsewhere. His sons had traveled to Egypt, where they encountered their long-lost brother Joseph, who was now a high official but whom they did not recognize, and he tested their integrity by detaining one of them. Upon returning home, they reported these events to Jacob, highlighting the ongoing tension and mystery in their family story.
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