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Gen. 42:1–38 Shortage of food in Canaan forces Jacob to send his sons to Egypt, but Benjamin, Joseph’s younger brother, remains at home, for Jacob fears losing him, too. When Joseph encounters his brothers again, he deliberately conceals his identity. After accusing them of being spies, he holds Simeon hostage, sending the others back to Canaan on the understanding that they will return with Benjamin. Naturally, Jacob is very reluctant to permit this.
Gen. 42:6–9 About 20 years have passed since his brothers last saw Joseph. While Joseph recognizes them, they do not know who he is. bowed themselves before him. Joseph interprets the brothers’ action as fulfilling his earlier dreams (37:5–11). Speaking through an interpreter and without disclosing his true identity, Joseph accuses his brothers of being spies. the nakedness of the land. A figure of speech referring to locations where Egypt would be most vulnerable to attack.
Gen. 42:10–17 this day with our father (v. 13). Seizing on this reference to Benjamin, Joseph demands that the brothers prove their trustworthiness by sending for him (v. 16). Then, to show his power, Joseph has them placed in custody for three days (v. 17).
Gen. 42:36–38 Reuben’s response (v. 37) does little to reassure his father. Jacob is unlikely to entrust Benjamin to someone who cares so little for the lives of his own sons.
Gen. 42:38 Sheol. See note on 37:35.
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