17. And the man did as Joseph ordered and brought the men to Joseph's house.
18. The men were afraid because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, We are brought in because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time we came, so that he may find occasion to accuse and assail us, take us for slaves, and seize our donkeys.
19. So they came near to the steward of Joseph's house and talked with him at the door of the house,
20. And said, O sir, we came down truly the first time to buy food;
21. And when we came to the inn, we opened our sacks and there was each man's money, full weight, returned in the mouth of his sack. Now we have brought it back again.
22. And we have brought down with us other money to buy food; we do not know who put our money in our sacks.
23. But [the steward] said, Peace be to you, fear not; your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money. And he brought Simeon out to them.
24. And the man brought the men into Joseph's house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys provender.
25. And they made ready the present they had brought for Joseph before his coming at noon, for they heard that they were to dine there.
26. And when Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present which they had with them, and bowed themselves to him to the ground.
27. He asked them of their welfare and said, Is your old father well, of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?
28. And they answered, Your servant our father is in good health; he is still alive. And they bowed down their heads and made obeisance.
29. And he looked up and saw his [full] brother Benjamin, his mother's [only other] son, and said, Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? And he said, God be gracious to you, my son!
30. And Joseph hurried from the room, for his heart yearned for his brother, and he sought privacy to weep; so he entered his chamber and wept there.
31. And he washed his face and went out, and, restraining himself, said, Let dinner be served.