1The famine was severe in the land.
2When they had eaten up the grain which…
3Judah spoke to him, saying, “The man solemnly…
4If you’ll send our brother with us, we’ll…
5but if you don’t send him, we won’t…
6Israel said, “Why did you treat me so…
7They said, “The man asked directly concerning ourselves,…
8Judah said to Israel, his father, “Send the…
9I’ll be collateral for him. From my hand…
10for if we hadn’t delayed, surely we would…
11Their father, Israel, said to them, “If it…
12and take double money in your hand, and…
13Take your brother also, get up, and return…
14May God Almighty give you mercy before the…
15The men took that present, and they took…
16When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said…
17The man did as Joseph commanded, and the…
18The men were afraid, because they were brought…
19They came near to the steward of Joseph’s…
20and said, “Oh, my lord, we indeed came…
21When we came to the lodging place, we…
22We have brought down other money in our…
23He said, “Peace be to you. Don’t be…
24The man brought the men into Joseph’s house,…
25They prepared the present for Joseph’s coming at…
26When Joseph came home, they brought him the…
27He asked them of their welfare, and said,…
28They said, “Your servant, our father, is well.…
29He lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin,…
30Joseph hurried, for his heart yearned over his…
31He washed his face, and came out. He…
32They served him by himself, and them by…
33They sat before him, the firstborn according to…
34He sent portions to them from before him,…
