And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you. If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food: But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you. And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?
In this passage, Judah recounts the interaction between him and the man in Egypt, who insisted that they bring Benjamin with them in order to see him again. This request from the man, who was actually Joseph disguised, caused Israel to question his sons’ actions and why they shared information about their family. This passage highlights the importance of honesty and loyalty, as well as the consequences of deceit. It also shows the complexity of family relationships and the challenges of reconciliation.
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