22. We have brought additional money with us to buy food. We do not know who put the money in our sacks!”
23. “Everything is fine,” the man in charge of Joseph’s household told them. “Don’t be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks. I had your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
24. The servant in charge brought the men into Joseph’s house. He gave them water, and they washed their feet. Then he gave food to their donkeys.
25. They got their gifts ready for Joseph’s arrival at noon, for they had heard that they were to have a meal there.
26. When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought inside, and they bowed down to the ground before him.
27. He asked them how they were doing. Then he said, “Is your aging father well, the one you spoke about? Is he still alive?”
28. “Your servant our father is well,” they replied. “He is still alive.” They bowed down in humility.
29. When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he said, “Is this your youngest brother, whom you told me about?” Then he said, “May God be gracious to you, my son.”
30. Joseph hurried out, for he was overcome by affection for his brother and was at the point of tears. So he went to his room and wept there.