And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother? And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down?
In these verses from the book of Genesis, we see an intense conversation between Israel, also known as Jacob, and his sons. Jacob is questioning his sons about why they had to disclose the existence of their younger brother to the powerful ruler in Egypt, who had demanded to see him. The sons explain that the ruler had asked them specific questions about their family and they had no choice but to give honest answers.
This passage highlights the complex family dynamics and emotions at play, as well as the importance of honesty and accountability. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of actions and the importance of communication within families.
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