OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 45:16

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The report of it was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, “Joseph’s brothers have come.” It pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.

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Verse 16. Family, and courtiers. They were all so enraptured with Joseph’s conduct, that they rejoiced in whatever gave him pleasure. Menochius.—They thought, perhaps, that his relations would resemble him, and be of service to Egypt. Bible.

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