Gen 42:14-16 | MHM | STEP | v. 14-16 : Joseph repeats the accusation and tells them they will be tested. He says they cannot leave unless their youngest brother, Benjamin, comes to Egypt. One brother can go home to bring Benjamin, but the others will stay in prison until the truth is known ( v. 14-16 ). Joseph uses the phrase “by the life of Pharaoh,” which helps him seem like a true Egyptian to his brothers.

‏ Genesis 42:14-16

v. 14-16: Joseph repeats the accusation and tells them they will be tested. He says they cannot leave unless their youngest brother, Benjamin, comes to Egypt. One brother can go home to bring Benjamin, but the others will stay in prison until the truth is known (v. 14-16 ^a). Joseph uses the phrase “by the life of Pharaoh,” which helps him seem like a true Egyptian to his brothers.

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