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A Warning Against Blame
Commentators unanimously agree that Joseph's instruction, "See that ye fall not out by the way," was a specific warning against quarreling. He anticipated that on their journey, they might start blaming each other for their past sin of selling him. Joseph, having forgiven them, wisely sought to prevent them from falling into old patterns of conflict and recrimination.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 45:1–28
18th Century
Theologian
- גשׁן gôshen — Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem “rain, shower”), a region on the borders o…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 45:24
19th Century
Bishop
See that ye fall not out by the way. —Heb., do not get angry on the journey. Joseph feared that they might repro…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 45:23–24
19th Century
Preacher
This was a sure sign that Joseph knew his brothers, and they might well recognize him even by that instruction, because their consciences must have…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 45:24
16th Century
Theologian
See that ye fall not out by the way. Some explain the passage as meaning that Joseph asks his brothers to be of tranquil mind, and not to …
John Gill
On Genesis 45:24
17th Century
Pastor
So he sent his brethren away, and they departed From Egypt to Canaan with the wagons, asses, and rich presents: <…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 45:16–24
17th Century
Minister
Pharaoh was kind to Joseph, and to his relatives for Joseph's sake. Egypt would make up for the losses of their removal. Thus, those for whom Chris…