Genesis 43:33

And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 43:33

BSB
They were seated before Joseph in order by age, from the firstborn to the youngest, and the men looked at one another in astonishment.
AKJV
And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marveled one at another.
CPDV
they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his state of life. And they wondered exceedingly,
ERV
And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marveled one with another.
NHEB
And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth, and the men looked at each other with amazement.
SMT
And they will set before him, the first-born, according to his seniority, and the small according to his minority: and the men will wonder each at his friend.

Commentary for Genesis 43:33

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Overview of Genesis 43:33
Summary
Brothers seated by birth order, causing amazement
Place
Joseph's house
Event
Brothers marveled at arranged seating
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative