Genesis 44:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then they tore their clothes in grief, loaded their donkeys, and returned to the city.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The brothers expressed their deep distress by tearing their clothes, then packed up and went back to face the consequences.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Joseph's silver cup was found in Benjamin's sack, making it appear that Benjamin had stolen it. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, tearing one's clothes was a traditional way to express extreme grief, shock, or distress. The brothers were devastated because they thought they would lose Benjamin, which would break their father Jacob's heart.

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