But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
But bring your youngest brother to me; then your words will be proven true, and you will not die. And they agreed to do this.
This verse shows Joseph (disguised as an Egyptian ruler) demanding that his brothers bring Benjamin to Egypt to prove they are telling the truth and to save their lives.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers years earlier and had risen to a position of great authority in Egypt as Pharaoh's administrator during a severe famine. When his brothers traveled to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph recognized them but they did not recognize him, so he tested their character by accusing them of spying and demanding they bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, as proof of their honesty. This moment highlights the ongoing theme of divine providence in Joseph's story, where God uses human actions to fulfill a larger plan.
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