Genesis 44:14

14 And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house (for he was yet there), and they fell before him on 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, and began with the eldest and ended with the youngest; and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.
13 Then they rent their clothes; and every man loaded his ass, and returned to the city.
14 And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house (for he was yet there), and they fell before him on the ground.
15 And Joseph said unto them, "What deed is this that ye have done? Know ye not that such a man as I can certainly divine?"
16 And Judah said, "What shall we say unto my lord? What shall we speak? Or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants; behold, we are my lord's servants, both we and he also with whom the cup was found."
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