Genesis 50:14-21
Summary for Gen 50:15-18: 50:15-18 a The brothers pleaded for Joseph’s forgiveness, referring to themselves as Joseph’s slaves (cp. 37:7 b; 44:16 c, 33 d). The brothers were afraid that Joseph’s earlier reconciliation with them had been motivated only by his desire to see his father again. With neither Jacob nor Pharaoh to restrain him, they feared that he might now take revenge on them. But Joseph ... wept because they still feared reprisal.Summary for Gen 50:19-21: 50:19-21 e Joseph reassured his brothers that God planned to fulfill the promised blessing (cp. 45:5 f, 7-9 g), and he promised kindness and provision (cp. 45:11 h).
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