And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
The brothers made the present ready beforehand, because they had heard they were to eat bread with Joseph at noon. When Joseph came they presented the gifts to him. In giving them they bowed before him in the customary manner. After presenting the gifts they proceeded with him to the meal.
The brothers made the present ready beforehand, because they had heard they were to eat bread with Joseph at noon. When Joseph came they presented the gifts to him. In giving them they bowed before him in the customary manner. After presenting the gifts they proceeded with him to the meal.