Gen 43:8-10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 43:8-10: 43:8-10 Judah broke the deadlock by taking responsibility for Benjamin’s well-being, thus succeeding where Reuben failed. His action was fitting, since it had been his idea to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites (37:26-27 ) instead of killing him. Now he would secure Benjamin’s safety with his own life (see 44:18-34 ).

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‏ Genesis 43:8-10

Summary for Gen 43:8-10: 43:8-10 ^a Judah broke the deadlock by taking responsibility for Benjamin’s well-being, thus succeeding where Reuben failed. His action was fitting, since it had been his idea to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites (37:26-27 ^b) instead of killing him. Now he would secure Benjamin’s safety with his own life (see 44:18-34 ^c).