Genesis 42:17

17 So he put them all together in 1prison for three days.

Genesis 42:17 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 42:17

And he put them all together into ward three days.
] In order to consult together, and agree who should be sent to fetch their brother; and which it seems probable in this length of time they could not agree upon, no one caring to be the bringer of such evil tidings to their father.

Genesis 42:17 In-Context

15 by this you will be tested: by the life of Pharaoh, you shall not go from this place unless your youngest brother comes here!
16 "Send one of you that he may get your brother, while you remain confined, that your words may be tested, whether there is truth in you. But if not, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies."
17 So he put them all together in prison for three days.
18 Now Joseph said to them on the third day, "Do this and live, for I fear God:
19 if you are honest men, let one of your brothers be confined in your prison ; but as for the rest of you, go, carry grain for the famine of your households,

Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 40:4, 7
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