OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 42:25

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Then Joseph gave a command to fill their bags with grain, and to restore each man’s money into his sack, and to give them food for the way. So it was done to them.

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Verse 25. Simeon. If he had joined himself to Ruben and Juda, who seemed inclined to protect Joseph, they might easily have prevented the cruel act, by overawing their younger brothers. Hence he was most guilty. Menochius.—Presence. That they might learn to condole with an afflicted brother.

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