Genesis 43

The famine continuing, Jacob desires his sons to go again to Egypt and buy some food, Genesis 43:1 , Genesis 43:2 . Judah shows the necessity of Benjamin's accompanying them, without whom it would be useless to return to Egypt, Genesis 43:3-5 . Jacob expostulates with him, Genesis 43:6 . Judah replies, and offers to become surety for Benjamin, Genesis 43:7-10 . Jacob at last consenting and desires them to take a present with them for the governor of Egypt; and double money, that which they had brought back in their sacks' mouth, and the price of the load they were now to bring; and, having prayed for them, sends them away, Genesis 43:11-15 . They arrive in Egypt, and are brought to Joseph's house to dine with him, at which they are greatly alarmed, Genesis 43:16-18 . They speak to the steward of Joseph's house concerning the money returned in their sacks, Genesis 43:19-22 . He gives them encouragement, Genesis 43:23 , Genesis 43:24 . Having made ready the present, they bring it to Joseph when he came home to dine, Genesis 43:25 , Genesis 43:26 . He speaks kindly to them, and inquires concerning their health, and that of their father, Genesis 43:27 , Genesis 43:28 . Joseph is greatly affected at seeing his brother Benjamin, Genesis 43:29-31 . They dine with him, and are distinguished according to their seniority; but Benjamin receives marks of peculiar favor, Genesis 43:32-34 .