KJV ORIGINAL
And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they approached the manager of Joseph's household and spoke with him at the entrance of the house.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The brothers are taking action to address their fears by speaking directly with Joseph's household manager before entering the house.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Joseph's brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin to buy more grain during the severe famine. They are anxious because they found their money mysteriously returned in their grain sacks from their previous trip, and they fear being accused of theft. They're approaching Joseph's steward to explain the situation before meeting with Joseph again.
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