And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.
When Joseph saw Benjamin with his brothers, he spoke to his household manager, saying, 'Bring these men to my house, kill an animal and prepare a meal, because these men will eat dinner with me at noon.'
Joseph is so moved by seeing his youngest brother Benjamin that he immediately arranges a special feast to honor his brothers at his home.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers and rose to become the second-in-command in Egypt under Pharaoh. Years later, a severe famine forced his brothers to travel to Egypt to buy grain, and on this second visit, they brought their youngest brother Benjamin as instructed by Joseph, whom they did not recognize. Upon seeing Benjamin, Joseph arranged for his brothers to be hosted and dine with him, revealing his authority and hidden emotions.
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