Genesis 44:9

If any one of us is found with it, he shall die, and all of us will become your slaves.”

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In The King James Version

With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord’s bondmen.

In Context

8Remember that we brought back the money we found at the top of our sacks when we returned from Canaan. Why would we steal silver or gold from your master's house?

10“Whatever you say,” the man replied, “but only the one found with it will become my slave since the rest of you will be free of any blame.”

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Cross References

Genesis 43:18They 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!”

Job 31:38If my land has cried out against me; if her furrows have wept over me;

Psalms 7:4If I have paid back a friend with evil, if I have robbed my enemy for no reason,

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 →

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