Bible: Isa. 44:28; 45:1

44:28 who commissions 1  Cyrus, the one I appointed as shepherd 2 

to carry out all my wishes 3 

and to decree concerning Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’

and concerning the temple, ‘It will be reconstructed.’ 4 

The Reconciliation of the Brothers

45:1 Joseph was no longer able to control himself before all his attendants, 1  so he cried out, “Make everyone go out from my presence!” No one remained 2  with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.

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