Genesis 44:7
And they responded: “Why does our lord speak in this way, as though your servants had committed such a shameful act?
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6He did as he had been ordered. And having overtaken them, he spoke to them according to the order.
Cross References
Genesis 35:22And when he was living in that region, Reuben went out, and he slept with Bilhah the concubine of his father, which was not such a small matter as to be hidden from him. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve.
Genesis 38:16And entering to her, he said, “Permit me to join with you.” For he did not know her to be his daughter-in-law. And she responded, “What will you give to me, to enjoy me as a concubine?”
2 Samuel 20:20And responding, Joab said: “May this be far, may this be far from me! May I not cast down, and may I not demolish.
Proverbs 22:1A good name is better than many riches. And good esteem is above silver and gold.
Hebrews 13:18Pray for us. For we trust that we have a good conscience, being willing to conduct ourselves well in all things.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 44:2-18
Joseph's Policy. ( b. c. 1707.) 1 And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. 2 And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken. 3 As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses. 4 And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up,… Read the whole commentary →