Genesis 42:17

And he put them all together into ward three days.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 42:17

BSB
So Joseph imprisoned them for three days,
AKJV
And he put them all together into ward three days.
CPDV
Therefore, he delivered them into custody for three days.
ERV
And he put them all together into ward three days.
NHEB
So he put all of them together in prison for three days.
SMT
And he will gather them to guard three days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 42:17

AndheputthemalltogetherH622VerbintowardH4929Noun MasculinethreeH7969NoundaysH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 42:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 42:17
Summary
Joseph confines all brothers together for three days
Place
Egypt
Event
Brothers held in custody
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative