Genesis 45:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And to his father he sent these things: ten donkeys loaded with the best goods from Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and food for his father's journey.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joseph sent his father Jacob generous supplies of Egyptian goods and food for the journey to Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers and invited his entire family to move to Egypt during the severe famine. Joseph, now a powerful ruler in Egypt, was providing for his family's immediate needs and their journey from Canaan. Donkeys were the primary means of transporting goods across long distances in the ancient Near East.

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