Genesis 43:27
And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?
Cross-references
Genesis 37:14
Parallel
In Genesis 37:14, Jacob sends Joseph to check on his brothers' welfare — now Joseph asks about Jacob's welfare, showing a reversal of concern.
Genesis 42:13
Parallel
In Genesis 42:13, the brothers mention their father and youngest brother—details Joseph probes further here by asking about the father's welfare.
Exodus 18:7
Parallel
In Exodus 18:7, Moses asks Jethro about his welfare using the same phrase — a striking parallel to Joseph asking about Jacob's well-being.