KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'Peace be with you, don't be afraid: your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money.' And he brought Simeon out to them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The steward reassures Joseph's brothers that finding money in their sacks was God's blessing, not their fault, and reunites them with Simeon.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the severe famine when Joseph's brothers returned to Egypt for more grain. Previously, Joseph had secretly returned their money to their sacks and kept Simeon as security for Benjamin's arrival. The steward is now welcoming them back and explaining the mysterious money they found.
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