KJV ORIGINAL
But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But bring your youngest brother to me; then your words will be proven true, and you will not die. And they agreed to do this.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Joseph (disguised as an Egyptian ruler) demanding that his brothers bring Benjamin to Egypt to prove they are telling the truth and to save their lives.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers years earlier, is now the second most powerful man in Egypt during a severe famine. His brothers have come to buy grain but don't recognize him. Joseph is testing them to see if they have changed and to ensure his younger brother Benjamin's safety before revealing his identity.
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