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And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.

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Bible References

The ruler

Genesis 43:19
So they approached Joseph's palace manager and talked with him at the palace entrance.
Genesis 15:2
But Abram replied, "Lord GOD, what can you give me since I continue to be childless, and the heir of my household is Eliezer from Damascus?
Genesis 24:2
So Abraham instructed his servant, who was the oldest member of his household and in charge of everything he owned, "Make this solemn oath to me
Genesis 39:4
That's how Joseph pleased Potiphar as he served him. Eventually, Potiphar appointed Joseph as overseer of his entire household. Moreover, he entrusted everything that he owned into his care.
Genesis 44:1
Later, Joseph commanded his palace manager, "Fill the men's sacks to full capacity with food and replace each man's money at the top of the sack.

Slay

Genesis 21:8
The child grew and eventually was weaned, so Abraham threw a tremendous banquet on the very day Isaac was weaned.
Genesis 26:30
So Isaac held a festival for them, and they ate and drank.
Genesis 31:54
So Jacob made an oath by his father's Fear, offered sacrifices there on the mountain, and called on his relatives to eat some food. So they ate the food and spent the night on the mountain.
1 Samuel 25:11
Should I take my food, my water, and my meat that I've slaughtered for my shearers and give it to men who came from who knows where?"
Proverbs 9:2
She has prepared her food, she has spiced her wine, and she also has set her dining table.

General references

Genesis 43:25
Then off he went to prepare the honorary meal that was to be made ready for Joseph's arrival at noon, since they had been informed that they were going to be eating there.
Genesis 44:32
Also, your servant pledged his own life as a guarantee of the young man's safety. I told my father, "If I don't bring him back to you, you can blame me forever.'

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