Genesis 42:26 nasb — So they loaded their donkeys with their grain and departed from there.

NASB

"So they loaded their donkeys with their grain and departed from there."

— Genesis 42:26, NASB

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Genesis 42 — Context

23

They did not know, however, that Joseph understood, for there was an interpreter between them.

24

He turned away from them and wept. But when he returned to them and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and bound him before their eyes.

25

Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain and to restore every man's money in his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. And thus it was done for them.

26

So they loaded their donkeys with their grain and departed from there.

27

As one of them opened his sack to give his donkey fodder at the lodging place, he saw his money; and behold, it was in the mouth of his sack.

28

Then he said to his brothers, "My money has been returned, and behold, it is even in my sack." And their hearts sank, and they turned trembling to one another, saying, "What is this that God has done to us?"

29

When they came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan, they told him all that had happened to them, saying,

Genesis 42:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 42:26 say?
Genesis 42:26 in the NASB reads: “So they loaded their donkeys with their grain and departed from there.”
Where is Genesis 42:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 42:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 26.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 42:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 42:26 in?
Genesis 42:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 42:26?
Genesis 42:26 reads (NASB): “So they loaded their donkeys with their grain and departed from there.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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