Genesis 44:18 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 44:18-34

We have here a most ingenious and pathetic speech which Judah made to Joseph on Benjamin's behalf, to obtain his discharge from the sentence passed upon him. Perhaps Judah was a better friend to Benjamin than the rest were, and more solicitous to bring him off; or he thought himself under greater obligations to attempt it than the rest, because he had passed his word to his father for his safe return; or the rest chose him for their spokesman, because he was a man of better sense, and better... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 44:18

Then Judah came near unto him ,.... Being the spokesman of his brethren, and the surety of Benjamin: he plucked up a spirit, put on courage, and drew nearer to the governor, and with much freedom and boldness, and in a very polite manner, addressed him: and said, O my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears ; not admit him to private audience, or suffer him to whisper something to him, but give him the hearing of a few words he had to say to him: and let not... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:18

Thou art even as Pharaoh - As wise, as powerful, and as much to be dreaded as he. In the Asiatic countries, the reigning monarch is always considered to be the pattern of all perfection; and the highest honor that can be conferred on any person, is to resemble him to the monarch; as the monarch himself is likened, in the same complimentary way, to an angel of God. See 2 Samuel 14:17 , 2 Samuel 14:18 . Judah is the chief speaker here, because it was in consequence of his becoming surety... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:18

Verse 18 18.Let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word. Judah suppliantly asks that leave may be given him to speak, because his narrative was about to be prolix. And whereas nobles are offended, and take it angrily, if any address them with too great familiarity, Judas begins by declaring that he is not ignorant of the great honor which Joseph had received in Egypt, for the purpose of showing that he was becoming bold, not through impertinence, but through necessity. Afterwards he recites in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

Joseph's artifice to detain Benjamin, or the story of the silver goblet. I. JOSEPH 'S STRATAGEM ( Genesis 44:1-13 ). 1. The formation of the plot ( Genesis 44:1-5 ). 2. The execution of the plot ( Genesis 44:6-12 ). 3. The result of the plot ( Genesis 44:13-16 ). II. BENJAMIN 'S SENTENCE ( Genesis 44:17 ). 1. Exceedingly severe . He became a bondman. Remark upon the sadness of slavery, even when most mitigated. 2. Circumstantially... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

Character built on faith. This chapter continues the same thread of Joseph's policy, and the same lessons are in it. I. PRACTICAL WISDOM THE FRUIT OF PIETY . The true man is the strong man. With a deep knowledge of the human heart, Joseph felt quite sure that the only way to move Jacob from Canaan was to detain Benjamin. II. THE SANCTITY OF THE AFFECTIONS . Real religion their only safeguard in the world's hardening and perverting influences. Joseph did apparent ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:14-34

The conversion of Judah. I. THE EVIDENCE OF IT . 1. The unexpected confession of guilt which he makes. "God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants." 2. The sensitive appreciation of the terrible blow which Benjamin's loss would be to Jacob. "When he seeth the lad is not with us he will die." 3. The noble sacrifice he proposes to make for Benjamin. "Let thy servant abide instead of the lad, a bondman to my lord." II. THE CAUSE OF IT . 1. The memory of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:18-34

Then Judah came near to him, and said, —the speech of Judah in behalf of his young brother Benjamin has been fittingly characterized as "one of the master. pieces of Hebrew composition" (Kalisch), "one of the grandest and fairest to be found in the Old Testament" (Lange), "a more moving oration than ever orator pronounced" (Lawson), "one of the finest specimens of natural eloquence in the world" (Inglis). Without being distinguished by either brilliant imagination or highly poetic diction,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 44:1-34

- The Ten Brothers Were TestedJoseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has heard his brothers acknowledging their guilt concerning himself. He resolves to put their attachment to Benjamin, and the genuineness of their change of disposition, to a test that will at the same time expose Benjamin to no hazard.Genesis 44:1-5And my cup. - Besides returning each man’s money as before, a silver cup of Joseph’s is put in Benjamin’s bag, after which, when daylight... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 44:18-34

Genesis 44:18-34 . And Judah said We have here a most pathetic speech which Judah made to Joseph on Benjamin’s behalf. Either Judah was a better friend to Benjamin than the rest, and more solicitous to bring him off; or he thought himself under greater obligations to endeavour it than they were, because he had passed his word to his father for his safe return. His address, as it is here recorded, is so very natural, and so expressive of his present passion, that we cannot but suppose Moses,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 44:18-34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 44:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:14-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:18-34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 44:1-34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 44:18-34

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