Genesis 43:17
And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.In other versions
And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men to Joseph's house.
ASV
Now the men were full of fear because they had been taken into Joseph's house and they said, It is because of the money which was put back in our bags the first time; he is looking for something against us, so that he may come down on us and take us and our asses for his use.
BBE
And the man did as Joseph had said; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.
DBY
The man did as Joseph commanded, and the man brought the men to Joseph's house.
WEB
And the man doth as Joseph hath said, and the man bringeth in the men into the house of Joseph,
YLT
And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.
ENG
And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time, are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bond-men, and our asses.
WBT
The man did as Joseph had commanded and took the brothers to Joseph’s house.
BSB
In context
15And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
16And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.
17And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.
18And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.
19And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,
People in this verse
- Joseph