Verse 9
9. Remembered the dreams How strangely but clearly fulfilled! They had thought to put him out of their way, and said, “We shall see what will become of his dreams . ” Genesis 37:20. Now, behold, what comes of his dreams!
Ye are spies This would be a very natural charge for Joseph to make in order to carry out his policy with his brethren . “The Egyptians were always most liable to be assailed from the east and north-east. The various Arab and Canaanitish tribes seem to have constantly made incursions into the more settled and civilized land of Egypt. Particularly the Hittites were at constant feud with the Egyptians. Moreover, the famous Hyksos invasion and domination may have been very nearly impending at this period.” Speaker’s Com.
Nakedness of the land In this time of dearth the land may have been in a comparatively exposed and defenceless condition.
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