Genesis 43:16 (KJV)

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And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them he said to the ruler of his house Bring these men home and slay and make ready for these men shall dine with me at noon

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Cross-references

the ruler. Ge 43:19 Ge 15:2 Ge 24:2-10 Ge 39:4 Ge 39:5 Ge 44:1

slay. Heb. kill a killing. Ge 21:8 Ge 26:30 Ge 31:54 1Sa 25:11

{Tevoch taivach,} "slay a slaying," or make a great slaughter: let preparations be made for a great feast or entertainment. See a similar form of speech in ch. 31:54. 1Sa 25:11 Pr 9:2

dine with. Heb. eat.

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