Gen 43:1-2 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 43:1-10: Jacob Unwilling to Part with Benjamin In this passage, the famine in Canaan continues, and Jacob’s family uses up all the grain they brought from Egypt. Jacob tells his sons to go back to Egypt for more food, but they remind him that they cannot return unless Benjamin, the youngest son, goes with them. Judah takes the lead in reasoning with Jacob, promising to take care of Benjamin and to be responsible for his safety. This situation shows how hard times can lead families to make difficult decisions and how true repentance can be shown by actions, not just words. v. 1-2 : The famine is still very bad in the land, and the food they got from Egypt is finished. Jacob, as the head of the family, tells his sons to go and buy a little more food ( v. 1, 2 ). In hard times, people must be content with less and use what they have wisely.

‏ Genesis 43:1-2

Genesis 43:1-10: Jacob Unwilling to Part with Benjamin

In this passage, the famine in Canaan continues, and Jacob’s family uses up all the grain they brought from Egypt. Jacob tells his sons to go back to Egypt for more food, but they remind him that they cannot return unless Benjamin, the youngest son, goes with them. Judah takes the lead in reasoning with Jacob, promising to take care of Benjamin and to be responsible for his safety. This situation shows how hard times can lead families to make difficult decisions and how true repentance can be shown by actions, not just words.

v. 1-2: The famine is still very bad in the land, and the food they got from Egypt is finished. Jacob, as the head of the family, tells his sons to go and buy a little more food (v. 1, 2 ^a). In hard times, people must be content with less and use what they have wisely.

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