Genesis 44:14

14 And Judah and his brothers came to the house of Joseph--now he [was] still there--they fell before him to the ground.

Genesis 44:14 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 44:14

And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house
Judah is particularly mentioned because he was the principal spokesman, and was chiefly concerned for the safety of Benjamin, being his surety: for he [was] yet there;
Joseph was yet at his own house, was not as yet gone to the granaries, to look after the affairs of the corn, and the sale and distribution of it, but was waiting for the return of his brethren, which he expected quickly: and they fell before him on the ground;
not only in a way of reverence, again fulfilling his dream, but as persons in the utmost distress and affliction, throwing themselves at his feet for mercy.

Genesis 44:14 In-Context

12 And he searched, beginning with the oldest and finishing with the youngest. And the cup was found in the sack of Benjamin.

13 Then they tore their clothes, and each one loaded his donkey and they returned to the city.

14 And Judah and his brothers came to the house of Joseph--now he [was] still there--they fell before him to the ground.

15 Then Joseph said to them, "What is this deed that you have done? Did you not know that a man who [is] like me surely practices divination?"

16 And Judah said, "What can we say to my lord? What can we speak? Now how can we show ourselves innocent? God has found the guilt of your servants! Behold, we [are] slaves to my lord, both we and also he in whose hand the cup was found."