Gen 45:2 | NET2full | STEP | He wept loudly ; the Egyptians heard it and Pharaoh’s household heard about it.

‏ Genesis 45:2

2 He wept loudly; ^{▼▼tn Heb “and he gave his voice in weeping,” meaning that Joseph could not restrain himself and wept out loud.} the Egyptians heard it and Pharaoh’s household heard about it. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and the Egyptians heard and the household of Pharaoh heard.” Presumably in the latter case this was by means of a report.}