Josephs Chamberlain
Egyptian originJoseph's chamberlain carries out his orders in Genesis 43 and Genesis 44, hosting the brothers, releasing Simeon, filling their sacks, pursuing them after they leave, and searching their sacks for Joseph's silver cup.
- Meaning
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- Occupation
- Chamberlain
- First mention
- Genesis 43:16
Scripture references
- Genesis 43:16
When Joseph saw Benjamin with them he said to his chamberlain, 'Take these men into the house. Slaughter a beast and prepare it, for these men are to eat with me at midday.'
- Genesis 43:17
The man did as Joseph had ordered, and took the men to Joseph's house.
- Genesis 43:23
'Set your minds at ease,' he replied, 'do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father put treasure in your sacks for you. I received your money.' And he brought Simeon out to them.
- Genesis 43:24
The man then took the men into Joseph's house. He offered them water to wash their feet, and gave their donkeys fodder.
- Genesis 44:1
Then Joseph instructed his chamberlain as follows: 'Fill these men's sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man's money in the mouth of his sack.
- Genesis 44:6
So when he caught up with them he repeated these words.
- Genesis 44:10
'Very well, then, it shall be as you say,' he replied, 'the one on whom it is found shall become my slave, but the rest of you can go free.'
- Genesis 44:12
He searched, beginning with the eldest and ending with the youngest, and found the cup in Benjamin's sack.