KJV ORIGINAL
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
His brothers also came and bowed down in front of him, saying, 'Look, we are your servants.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph's brothers humbled themselves before him, offering to serve him out of fear and respect for his powerful position.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Jacob's death, when Joseph's brothers feared he might finally take revenge on them for selling him into slavery years earlier. They approached Joseph with extreme humility, offering themselves as servants to ensure his mercy. In ancient Near Eastern culture, bowing down and offering servitude was a common way to show submission and seek protection from someone in power.
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