So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.
So Joseph sent his brothers away, and they left. As they were going, he said to them, 'Make sure you don't quarrel with each other on the way home.'
Joseph is telling his brothers not to fight or blame each other as they travel back to tell their father the good news that he's alive.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to power in Egypt as the Pharaoh's trusted advisor during a time of famine. Years later, his brothers traveled to Egypt seeking food, and Joseph revealed his true identity to them, forgiving their past betrayal. As he sent them back to their father Jacob with provisions, he warned them not to argue or quarrel on the journey, emphasizing the need for unity after reconciliation.
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