Genesis 43:15-18 And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt… It was a whisper aside, addressed to one who proved himself very capable of executing Joseph's wishes. This device of "bringing them home" and feasting them gave Joseph opportunity for testing their feelings towards Benjamin; it allowed them a chance of recognizing their brother; and it used them to his love as mingled and contrasted with his severity. Joseph wished to produce these three effects; but I scarcely think he intended another effect, which, however, was the first — the re-awakening of their fears. It was God who intended that. (A. M. Symington, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. |
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