Genesis 44:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a brother?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

My master asked us servants, 'Do you have a father or a brother?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Judah recounting to Joseph how Joseph had previously asked about their family members.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become a high official in Egypt during a time of famine. His brothers traveled to Egypt to buy food, and Joseph tested their character by questioning them about their family to uncover any deceit. In Genesis 44:19, Judah is recalling this earlier interrogation as part of a plea to protect their younger brother Benjamin.

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