Genesis 45:14 And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

Genesis 45:14 Then he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept; and Benjamin wept on his neck.

14, 15. And he fell upon . . . Benjamin's neck--The sudden transition from a condemned criminal to a fondled brother, might have occasioned fainting or even death, had not his tumultuous feelings been relieved by a torrent of tears. But Joseph's attentions were not confined to Benjamin. He affectionately embraced every one of his brothers in succession; and by those actions, his forgiveness was demonstrated more fully than it could be by words.

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Brief Summary: Joseph makes himself known to his brethren, all the brothers rejoice together, Pharaoh invites Jacob and his family to dwell in Egypt, and to eat the fat of the land.

Outline
1 Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
5 Joseph comforts them in God's providence
9 Joseph sends for his father
16 Pharaoh confirms it
21 Joseph furnishes them for their journey, and exhorts them to concord
25 Jacob is revived with the news

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Ancient Customs
wept upon his neck
Pharaoh's house
the fat of the land
she asses laden
LOUD WEEPING
EGYPTIAN WAGONS
GIFTS OF RAIMENT

Ancient People
Joseph, brothers, Pharaoh, Jacob, children of Israel
Egyptians
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Geography
Egypt
The land of Canaan
The land of Goshen

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Creation
Adam and Eve
The Flood
The Tower of Babel
Abraham the First Hebrew
Isaac, Son of Promise
Jacob and the 12 Tribes
Joseph and Egypt

Genesis 45:14 Then he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept; and Benjamin wept on his neck.

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