And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth.
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Gill's Exposition
And he commanded the steward of his house,.... Whom the Targum of Jonathan again calls Manasseh, the eldest son of Joseph:
saying, fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry; this he…
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The Divining Cup
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