And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.
Jacob at first could not believe his sons' joyful report that Joseph was still alive and governor over all Egypt, and his heart fainted and failed him. When they told him all Joseph's words and he saw the wagons Joseph had sent to carry him to Egypt, his spirit revived and he was convinced that Joseph still lived. The evidence they brought and the sight of the wagons, with Benjamin's safe return as further proof, settled the matter for him.
Settled, satisfied and content, he received the news with joy and relief. It was enough for him that his son was yet alive. He resolved to go to Egypt to see him before his own death.
The news that Joseph is yet alive also brings great rejoicing and relief to his brothers. After long remorse and great distress of mind since their cruelty toward him, they humbly confess the wrongs they committed against him and entreat his forgiveness. Now that they know they are not guilty of his blood, their troubled minds are relieved.
Jacob at first could not believe his sons' joyful report that Joseph was still alive and governor over all Egypt, and his heart fainted and failed him. When they told him all Joseph's words and he saw the wagons Joseph had sent to carry him to Egypt, his spirit revived and he was convinced that Joseph still lived. The evidence they brought and the sight of the wagons, with Benjamin's safe return as further proof, settled the matter for him.
Settled, satisfied and content, he received the news with joy and relief. It was enough for him that his son was yet alive. He resolved to go to Egypt to see him before his own death.
The news that Joseph is yet alive also brings great rejoicing and relief to his brothers. After long remorse and great distress of mind since their cruelty toward him, they humbly confess the wrongs they committed against him and entreat his forgiveness. Now that they know they are not guilty of his blood, their troubled minds are relieved.