28. They said, "Your servant our father is fine. He’s still alive." And they bowed down again with deep respect.
29. Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son, and he said, "Is this your youngest brother whom you told me about? God be gracious to you, my son."
30. Joseph’s feelings for his brother were so strong he was about to weep, so he rushed to another room and wept there.
31. He washed his face, came back, pulled himself together, and said, "Set out the dinner."
32. So they set out his food by himself, their food by themselves, and the Egyptians’ who ate with him by themselves because Egyptians don’t allow themselves to eat with Hebrews; the Egyptians think it beneath their dignity.
33. They were seated in front of him from the oldest to the youngest in their exact birth order, and the men looked at each other with amazement.
34. Portions of food from Joseph’s table were brought to them, but Benjamin’s portion was five times as large as theirs. So they drank together and were at ease.