Genesis 43:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Take your brother with you, get up, and go back to that man.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jacob is telling his sons to take Benjamin with them and return to the Egyptian official (who is actually Joseph in disguise).

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, Jacob and his family were enduring a severe famine in the land of Canaan, forcing them to travel to Egypt for grain. During their first trip, they met a high-ranking official in Egypt, who was actually their brother Joseph in disguise, and he insisted they bring their youngest brother Benjamin on their next visit. Now, Jacob is reluctantly sending his sons back with Benjamin to secure more food and fulfill the official's demand.

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