Genesis 44:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And you said to your servants, 'Bring him down to me so that I can see him with my own eyes.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is recounting how Joseph (disguised as an Egyptian ruler) had demanded to see Benjamin in person.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Judah's plea to Joseph, who is still disguised as the Egyptian governor. Joseph had previously demanded that Benjamin be brought to Egypt as proof of his brothers' honesty. Judah is now reminding Joseph of this command as he pleads for Benjamin's release, not knowing he's speaking to his own brother whom they had sold into slavery years earlier.

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