Joseph welcomes his brothers, is affected by Benjamin’s presence, and hosts a meal, providing Benjamin with five times more food than the others. This passage shows Joseph’s actions towards his family while still concealing his identity. It includes moments of examination and preparation for future reconciliation. The brothers’ jealousy appears to have diminished, and Joseph’s attitude is changing. The narrative suggests a gradual unfolding of events as part of a larger plan. Only Joseph and Benjamin were sons of Rachel. Jacob’s other wives had given birth to the other brothers. The brothers were surprised because Joseph knew their ages.

This described in Genesis 43:26–34 Easy: When Joseph arrived home, the brothers gave him the gifts that they had brought with them. They bent down low to the ground in front of him. Joseph asked them if they were well. Then he said, ‘You told me last time about your old father. How is he? Is he still alive?’ The brothers replied, ‘Your servant, our father, is still alive. And he is well.’ They bent down to the ground again, to respect Joseph. Then Joseph saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son. Joseph asked, ‘Is this your youngest brother? Is he the one that you told me about?’ Joseph said to Benjamin, ‘I pray that God will bless you, my son.’ Joseph loved Benjamin very much. He quickly went out of the room because he wanted to weep. Joseph went into his own room and he wept there. After that, he washed his face. He returned to his brothers. He controlled himself and he said, ‘Prepare the food for them to eat.’ The servants gave food to Joseph at his own table. The brothers sat together at a different table. And the Egyptians who ate there also sat together. The Egyptians could not eat a meal with Hebrews, because that would make the Egyptians ashamed. The brothers sat in a place where Joseph could see them. The servants told each of them where to sit, by their age. The oldest brother was at one end, all along to the youngest brother at the other end. The brothers were very surprised to see this. Then the servants took food from Joseph’s table and they gave it to the brothers. Benjamin received the biggest amount of food. It was five times more than any of his brothers. The brothers also drank wine with Joseph and they were all very happy.

Father God, I thank You and praise You for unity in Your family where there is no division. As Joseph welcomed his brothers in silence and love, teach me to welcome those who’ve hurt me with grace. Let my heart weep in secret places but rise in peace before others. Where envy once sat, let understanding take its seat. Thank You and praise You for tables where healing begins, GRACE, MERCY, FAITH AND LOVE even when names aren’t spoken, even when the journeys not done. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen and Amen.