Genesis 43:18
And the men were afraid because they were brought into the, house of Joseph; and said, It is on account of the money that was returned in our baggage at first, that we are brought in, that he might domineer over us, and find occasion against us, and take possession of us as slaves, and seize upon our asses.
Targum Onkelos
In The King James Version
In Context
17And the man did as Joseph had said; and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house.
19And they drew near the man who was set over Joseph’s house,
Cross References
Genesis 42:27And one opened his sack to give provender to his ass at the house of lodging, and saw his money, and, behold, it was in the mouth of his package;
Genesis 42:35And it was, as they emptied their sacks, behold, each man’s money was bound up in his sack; and when they and their father saw the envelopes of their money, they were afraid.
Deuteronomy 22:14and lay an occasion of words about her, or bring out an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman and came to her, and I have not found her to be a virgin:
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 →