Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:2
He saith a little, either to show that he took no thought to satisfy his or their curiosity or luxury, but only their necessity, for which a little would suffice, and that they must all moderate their appetites, especially in a time of such scarcity; or to encourage them to the journey, by suggesting to them that they needed not bring great stores, but only what was sufficient for that year, and that God would provide better for them hereafter, so as they should not need to go so far for corn... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43
GENESIS CHAPTER 43 The famine continuing, and their provision being spent, Jacob commands them to go again to Egypt, Genesis 43:1-2. They prevail with their father to send Benjamin: Judah undertakes for him, Genesis 43:3-10. He gives them presents, double money, and his blessing, Genesis 43:11-14. They go to Egypt; stand before Joseph, Genesis 43:15. He seeing Benjamin with them, causeth them to be brought to his house, and entertained, Genesis 43:16-17; whereat they are afraid, and make an... read more