Gen 43:14, 2Ki 7:4, Est 4:16 | JFB | STEP | 14. God Almighty give you mercy before the man —Jacob is here committing them all to the care of God and, resigned to what appears a heavy trial, prays that it may be overruled for good. . ARRIVAL IN EGYPT.

Genesis 43:14

14. God Almighty give you mercy before the man—Jacob is here committing them all to the care of God and, resigned to what appears a heavy trial, prays that it may be overruled for good.

Ge 43:15-30. ARRIVAL IN EGYPT.

2 Kings 7:4

Esther 4:16

16. so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law—The appeal of Mordecai was irresistible. Having appointed a solemn fast of three days, she expressed her firm resolution to make an appeal to the king, though she should perish in the attempt.

I . . . and my maidens—It is probable that she had surrounded herself with Jewish maidens, or women who were proselytes to that religion.