GENESIS 43

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS RETURN TO EGYPT WITH BENJAMIN

After running out of food, Jacob allows his sons to go back to Egypt, this time bringing Benjamin. He sends the brothers back with twice the money they brought last time. When they get there, they try to reconcile any problems with the money and offer to pay it again, but Joseph’s servant assures them they are not indebted. 

When they arrive in Egypt, Joseph invites them into his home for a meal and releases Simeon. Joseph steps aside to weep upon seeing his brother Benjamin.

Joseph sits them down in order from oldest to youngest, and they are amazed that this stranger knows their ages. They have still not recognized Joseph! At dinner, Benjamin is favored by Joseph and given five times more than anyone else.