Genesis 44:11

11 Then each hurried to put his pack down on the ground, and each one opened his pack.

Genesis 44:11 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 44:11

Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the
ground
To be opened and examined, and this they did in all haste, as having a clear conscience, and being confident that nothing could be found upon them, and desirous of having the affair issued as soon as possible, that the steward might have full satisfaction, and they proceed on in their journey: and opened every man his sack;
showing neither reluctance nor fear, being conscious of their innocence.

Genesis 44:11 In-Context

9 Whichever one of us the goblet is found with, let him be put to death - and the rest of us will be my lord's slaves!"
10 He replied, "Fine; let it be as you have said: whichever one it is found with will be my slave. But the rest of you will be blameless."
11 Then each hurried to put his pack down on the ground, and each one opened his pack.
12 He searched, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest; and the goblet was found in the pack belonging to Binyamin.
13 At this, they tore their clothes from grief. Then each man loaded up his donkey and returned to the city. (A: Maftir)
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