17. He did what he had been ordered to do, and he brought the men into the house.
18. And there, being terrified, they said one to another: "Because of the money, which we carried back the first time in our sacks, we have been brought in, so that he may unleash a false accusation against us, and by violence subjugate both us and our donkeys into servitude."
19. For this reason, approaching the steward of the house at his door,
20. they said: "We beg you, lord, to hear us. We came down once before to buy food.
21. And having bought it, when we arrived at the inn, we opened our sacks and found the money in the mouths of the sacks, which we now have carried back in the same amount.
22. But we have also brought other silver, so that we may buy those things that are necessary for us. It is not on our conscience who had placed it in our bags."
23. But he responded: "Peace be with you. Do not be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you the treasure in your sacks. As for the money that you gave to me, I held it as a test." And he led Simeon out to them.
24. And having led them into the house, he brought water, and they washed their feet, and he gave fodder to their donkeys.