Genesis 44:7
“Why does my lord say these things?” they asked. “Your servants could not possibly do such a thing.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
6When the steward overtook them, he relayed these words to them.
Cross References
Genesis 35:22While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:
Genesis 38:16Not realizing that she was his daughter-in-law, he went over to her and said, “Come now, let me sleep with you.” “What will you give me for sleeping with you?” she inquired.
2 Samuel 20:20“Far be it!” Joab declared. “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!
Proverbs 22:1A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
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 →