Genesis 43:18
They were really worried that they were being taken to Joseph's house. “It's because of the money that was put in our sacks the first time we came,” they said to each other. “That's why we're being brought in—so he can accuse us and attack us! He'll make us his slaves and take our donkeys!”
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In Context
17The man did as Joseph ordered and took them to Joseph's house.
19So they went and spoke to Joseph's household supervisor at the entrance to the house.
Cross References
Genesis 42:27On their way they stopped for the night, and one of them opened up his sack to give his donkey something to eat and saw his money there at the top of the sack.
Genesis 42:35As they emptied their sacks, each one's money bag was there in his sack! When they and their father saw the money bags, they were horrified.
Deuteronomy 22:14and accuses her of being immoral, giving her a bad name, saying, “I married this woman and slept with her, but I found out she wasn't a virgin.”
Judges 13:22“We're definitely going to die,” he told his wife, “for we have seen God!”
Job 15:21Terrifying sounds fill their ears; even when they think they're safe, the destroyer will attack them.
Psalms 53:5They will become completely terrified, more frightened than they have ever been. God will scatter the bones of those who fight against you; you will defeat them because God has rejected them.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 43:16-26
Joseph Entertains His Brethren. ( b. c. 1707.) 15 And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. 16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. 17 And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. 18 And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's… Read the whole commentary →