Genesis 44:11

11 Then they made haste, and each one took his sack down to the ground, and each one opened his sack.

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 With whoever of thy slaves it is found, both let him die and we also will be my lord’s bond slaves.

10 And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words; he with whom it is found shall be my slave, and ye shall be blameless.

11 Then they made haste, and each one took his sack down to the ground, and each one opened his sack.

12 And he searched and began at the eldest and finished at the youngest; and the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.

13 Then they rent their clothes, and each one laded his ass, and they returned to the city.