22. And we have brought more money. It is to pay for the food we want to buy this time. We don’t know who put that money in our sacks.”
23. But the servant answered, “It’s all right. Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, must have put the money in your sacks. I got the money you paid me for the grain last time.” Then the servant brought Simeon out to them.
24. The servant led the men into Joseph’s house. He gave them water, and they washed their feet. Then he gave their donkeys food to eat.
25. The men prepared their gift to give to Joseph when he arrived at noon. They had heard they were going to eat with him there.
26. When Joseph came home, the brothers gave him the gift they had brought into the house. Then they bowed down to the ground to him.
27. Joseph asked them how they were doing. He said, “How is your aged father you told me about? Is he still alive?”
28. The brothers answered, “Your servant, our father, is well. He is still alive.” And they bowed low before Joseph to show him respect.
29. Then Joseph saw his brother Benjamin, who had the same mother as he. Joseph asked, “Is this your youngest brother you told me about?” Then Joseph said to Benjamin, “God be good to you, my son!”
30. Then Joseph hurried off. He had to hold back the tears when he saw his brother Benjamin. So Joseph went into his room and cried there.