Genesis 44

Joseph commands his steward to put his cup secretly into Benjamin's sack, Genesis 44:1 , Genesis 44:2 . The sons of Jacob depart with the corn they had purchased, Genesis 44:3 . Joseph commands his steward to pursue them, and charge them with having stolen his cup, Genesis 44:4-6 . The brethren excuse themselves, protest their innocence, and offer to submit to be slaves should the cup be found with any of them, Genesis 44:7-9 . Search is made, and the cup is found in Benjamin's sack, Genesis 44:10-12 . They are brought back and submit themselves to Joseph, Genesis 44:13-16 . He determines that Benjamin alone, with whom the cup is found, shall remain in captivity, Genesis 44:17 . Judah, in a most affecting speech, pleads for Benjamin's enlargement, and offers himself to be a bondman in his stead, vv. 18-34.