And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my father, we told him the words of my lord.
When we went back to your servant, my father, we told him everything you said to us.
This verse shows Judah recounting to Joseph how the brothers returned home and faithfully reported Joseph's words to their father Jacob.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become a high official in Egypt, overseeing the distribution of food during a severe famine. When his brothers came to Egypt for supplies, Joseph tested their character by hiding his silver cup in Benjamin's sack, leading to a dramatic confrontation. In this verse, Judah is recounting to Joseph how they returned to their father Jacob and truthfully reported the events that transpired in Egypt.
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