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He sent the following to his father: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provision for his father by the way.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 23. As much … besides. This is omitted in Hebrew or at least is left ambiguous, “He sent in like manner to his father ten,” and so forth But the Syr. and Septuagint explain it like the Vulgate.—She-asses. Septuagint “mules.”—Bread. Hebrew adds, “meat,” or provisions. Calmet.—These presents might convince Jacob that Joseph was still alive. Bible.
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