If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:
If you will send our brother with us, we will go down to Egypt and buy food for you.
The brothers are telling their father Jacob that they can only return to Egypt to buy desperately needed food if he allows Benjamin to come with them.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob and his sons are facing a severe famine in Canaan, which has driven them to travel to Egypt to purchase grain for survival. During their first visit, they met Joseph, who was the Egyptian governor but remained unrecognized by them, and he insisted that they bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, on any future trips as a condition for more food. This verse captures Judah speaking to Jacob, urging him to send Benjamin so the family can return to Egypt and obtain the necessary supplies.
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