And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.
Joseph washed his face and went back out to his brothers. He controlled his emotions and said, 'Serve the meal.'
Joseph composed himself after being overcome with emotion and gave orders to serve dinner to his brothers who didn't recognize him.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, has risen to a high position in Egypt during a severe famine, overseeing the distribution of food. His brothers travel to Egypt to buy grain and are invited to a meal by Joseph, whom they do not recognize, leading to an emotional encounter when he sees his full brother Benjamin. Overwhelmed, Joseph steps aside to wash his face and regain composure before returning to host the gathering and instruct servants to serve the meal.
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