To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.
He gave each of his brothers new sets of clothes, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five sets of clothes.
Joseph showed generous love to all his brothers, but gave his youngest brother Benjamin extra special gifts.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and later rose to become the second-in-command in Egypt, is now reuniting with them during a severe famine. As an act of forgiveness and generosity, he provides gifts to his brothers to help them on their return journey to Canaan, symbolizing restoration and provision in their family. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern culture where clothing and silver were valuable items representing status, honor, and practical support.
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