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Gen. 44:1–34 Still disguising his true identity from his brothers, Joseph sends them away after the meal. But he gives instructions that his silver cup should be placed in the sack of Benjamin in order to accuse him of theft. Later, when the cup is found in Benjamin’s sack, the brothers are forced to return and face Joseph once more. When Joseph threatens to hold on to Benjamin, Judah pleads that he should become Joseph’s slave in place of Benjamin.
Gen. 44:3–5 my lord . . . practices divination. Since the steward’s remarks are in the context of deliberate deception, it is impossible to know whether he was saying that Joseph actually practiced divination. However, Joseph clearly intends that his brothers believe that he has supernatural powers (see v. 15).
Gen. 44:11–13 they tore their clothes. See 37:29.
Gen. 44:14–17 Do you not know that a man like me can indeed practice divination? Building on what his steward had said earlier (see v. 5), Joseph pretends he is able to discover secrets, and Judah apparently believes him: God has found out the guilt of your servants. Judah probably has in mind the brothers’ treatment of Joseph, for he knows that they are innocent of taking the silver cup.
Gen. 44:18 Judah wants to speak to Joseph in private to ask him for an important favor.
Gen. 44:29 Sheol. See note on 37:35.
Gen. 44:30–34 please let your servant remain instead of the boy. Judah’s selfless attitude is very different from his previous behavior (see 37:26–27). Before, Judah cared little about the impact that Joseph’s absence would have on his father.
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