Genesis 43:13

13 Then take your brother, and go back to the man.

Genesis 43:13 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 43:13

Take also your brother
Their brother Benjamin, committing him into their hands and to their care, hereby declaring his consent and willingness that he should go with them: and arise, go again to the man;
the governor of Egypt, to buy corn of him.

Genesis 43:13 In-Context

11 So their father, Jacob, finally said to them, “If it can’t be avoided, then at least do this. Pack your bags with the best products of this land. Take them down to the man as gifts—balm, honey, gum, aromatic resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
12 Also take double the money that was put back in your sacks, as it was probably someone’s mistake.
13 Then take your brother, and go back to the man.
14 May God Almighty give you mercy as you go before the man, so that he will release Simeon and let Benjamin return. But if I must lose my children, so be it.”
15 So the men packed Jacob’s gifts and double the money and headed off with Benjamin. They finally arrived in Egypt and presented themselves to Joseph.
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