Genesis 44:7
“My lord, what are you saying?” they replied. “We your servants wouldn't do anything like that!
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6When he caught up with them, he told them what Joseph had said.
Cross References
Genesis 35:22During the time he was living there, Reuben went and slept with Bilhah, his father's concubine, and Israel found out about it. These were the twelve sons of Jacob:
Genesis 38:16He went over to her at the side of the road and said, “I want to sleep with you.” He didn't know she was his daughter-in-law. “What will you give me if I let you sleep with me?” she asked.
2 Samuel 20:20“Certainly not!” Joab answered. “It's not what I want—to destroy or tear down this town!
Proverbs 22:1A good reputation is a much better choice than plenty of money; respect is better than silver and gold.
Hebrews 13:18Please pray for us. We're convinced we have acted in good conscience, always wanting to do what's good and right in every situation.
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 →