Genesis 44:27

27 And thy servant my father, said to us, Ye know that my wife bore me two [sons]:

Genesis 44:27 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 44:27

And thy servant my father said unto us
When thus pressed to let Benjamin go with them: ye know that my wife bare me two [sons];
Rachel, by whom he had Joseph and Benjamin, and whom he calls his wife, she being his only lawful wife; Leah was imposed upon him, ( Genesis 29:20-30 ) ; and the other two were concubines, ( Genesis 30:4 Genesis 30:9 ) .

Genesis 44:27 In-Context

25 And our father said, Go again; buy us a little food.

26 And we said, We cannot go down: if our youngest brother shall be with us, then will we go down; for we may not see the man's face, except our youngest brother shall [be] with us.

27 And thy servant my father, said to us, Ye know that my wife bore me two [sons]:

28 And the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I have not seen him since:

29 And if ye take this also from me, and mischief shall befall him, ye will bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.