And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.
His brothers also came and bowed down in front of him, saying, 'Look, we are your servants.'
Joseph's brothers humbled themselves before him, offering to serve him out of fear and respect for his powerful position.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, this verse occurs after the death of their father Jacob, when Joseph's brothers fear he might seek revenge for selling him into slavery years earlier. They approach Joseph in Egypt, bow before him, and offer themselves as servants, fulfilling an earlier dream where his family bowed to him and reflecting the ancient Near Eastern custom of showing submission to authority. This act highlights themes of reconciliation and humility in a family torn by jealousy and betrayal.
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