And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:
And your servant, my father, said to us, 'You know that my wife gave me two sons:'
Judah is telling the Egyptian ruler (Joseph in disguise) that their father Jacob spoke about his beloved wife Rachel, who had given him two sons.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is part of Judah's plea to the Egyptian governor (who is actually his brother Joseph in disguise) during a time of famine, as the brothers return to Egypt for food. Judah is recounting their father Jacob's words about the two sons born to his wife Rachel, Joseph and Benjamin, highlighting the family's grief over Joseph's presumed death and their protectiveness toward Benjamin. This moment underscores the deep emotional and relational tensions within the family as part of God's larger plan for the Israelites.
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