Genesis 45:24 nasb — So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, "Do not quarrel on the journey."

NASB

"So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, "Do not quarrel on the journey.""

— Genesis 45:24, NASB

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Genesis 45 — Context

21

Then the sons of Israel did so; and Joseph gave them wagons according to the command of Pharaoh, and gave them provisions for the journey.

22

To each of them he gave changes of garments, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of garments.

23

To his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and sustenance for his father on the journey.

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So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, "Do not quarrel on the journey."

25

Then they went up from Egypt, and came to the land of Canaan to their father Jacob.

26

They told him, saying, "Joseph is still alive, and indeed he is ruler over all the land of Egypt." But he was stunned, for he did not believe them.

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When they told him all the words of Joseph that he had spoken to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.

Genesis 45:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:24 say?
Genesis 45:24 in the NASB reads: “So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, "Do not quarrel on the journey."”
Where is Genesis 45:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 24.
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 45:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:24 in?
Genesis 45:24 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 45:24?
Genesis 45:24 reads (NASB): “So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, "Do not quarrel on the journey."” 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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