Genesis 42:17

17 And he put them all together into custody 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 Hereby ye shall be tested: by the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, unless your youngest brother come hither.

16 Send one of you and let him fetch your brother; and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be tested, whether there be any truth in you; or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies!"

17 And he put them all together into custody three days.

18 And Joseph said unto them the third day, "This do, and live, for I fear God:

19 If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the prison house. Go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses.