And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man’s bundle of money was in his sack: and when both they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.
When they emptied their grain sacks, they discovered that each man's money was still in his sack. When they and their father saw all the bundles of money, they were afraid.
The brothers discovered their money had been mysteriously returned in their grain sacks, which frightened them and their father because they didn't understand why.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, had risen to a position of power in Egypt as the governor overseeing grain distribution during a widespread famine. His brothers traveled to Egypt to buy food, not recognizing him, and Joseph secretly returned their money in their grain sacks as part of his plan to test their character. When they discovered the money upon returning home, they and their father Jacob were filled with fear, worrying it might be interpreted as theft or a sign of trouble from authorities or God.
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