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John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 50:18

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And his brethren also went, etc.] The messengers being returned to them, and acquainting them with what Joseph had said, they took courage and went from Goshen to Joseph’s house or palace, be it where it may: and fell down before his face; in an humble suppliant manner: and they said, behold, we be thy servants; they were content to be so, would he but forgive their sin, and not resent their ill behaviour to him; thus they further fulfilled his dream of the eleven stars making obeisance to him, (<013709>Genesis 37:9).
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