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John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 43:19

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, etc.] The same person before called the ruler of his house, under whose direction they were; just before they came to the house, as it seems by what follows, they made up to him as having something to say to him: and they communed with him at the door of the house; before they went into it, being uneasy and eager to know what should be the meaning of their being brought thither, which was unusual.
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