Gen 45:14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 45:14-15: 45:14-15 Joseph was reunited with his brothers—first with Benjamin and then with the rest. Their previous hatred and jealousy of Joseph (37:4-11 ) had come to an end. The brothers experienced forgiveness from God and from Joseph. Far from commanding his brothers to bow down to him (see 42:6-7 ), Joseph welcomed them. Joseph held no grudge because he accepted what had happened as God’s work and saw the good that had resulted (see 50:14-21 ). This is how wisdom rules: The wise leader will forgive and restore (see study note on 37:2

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‏ Genesis 45:14

Summary for Gen 45:14-15: 45:14-15 ^a Joseph was reunited with his brothers—first with Benjamin and then with the rest. Their previous hatred and jealousy of Joseph (37:4-11 ^b) had come to an end. The brothers experienced forgiveness from God and from Joseph. Far from commanding his brothers to bow down to him (see 42:6-7 ^c), Joseph welcomed them. Joseph held no grudge because he accepted what had happened as God’s work and saw the good that had resulted (see 50:14-21 ^d). This is how wisdom rules: The wise leader will forgive and restore (see study note on 37:2–50:26).