Genesis 43:20
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17 Now the men were full of fear because they had been taken into Joseph's house and they said, It is because of the money which was put back in our bags the first time; he is looking for something against us, so that he may come down on us and take us and our asses for his use.
18 So they went up to Joseph's chief servant at the door of the house,
19 And said, O my lord, we only came down the first time to get food;
20 And when we came to our night's resting-place, on opening our bags we saw that every man's money was in the mouth of his bag, all our money in full weight: and we have it with us to give it back;
21 As well as more money, with which to get food: we have no idea who put our money in our bags.
22 Then the servant said, Peace be with you: have no fear: your God, even the God of your father, has put wealth in your bags for you: I had your money. Then he let Simeon come out to them.
23 And the servant took them into Joseph's house, and gave them water for washing their feet; and he gave their asses food.