Genesis 44:23

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Genesis 44:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible

21 Then you told your servants, ‘Bring him down to me so that I can see him for myself.’

22 So we said to my lord, ‘The boy cannot leave his father. If he were to leave, his father would die.’

23 But you said to your servants, ‘Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.’

24 Now when we returned to your servant my father, we relayed your words to him.

25 Then our father said, ‘Go back and buy us some food.’

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Genesis 42:15

And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.

Genesis 42:16

Send one of your number to get your brother; the rest of you will be confined so that the truth of your words may be tested. If they are untrue, then as surely as Pharaoh lives, you are spies!”

Genesis 42:17

So Joseph imprisoned them for three days,

Genesis 42:18

and on the third day he said to them, “I fear God. So do this and you will live:

Genesis 42:19

If you are honest, leave one of your brothers in custody while the rest of you go and take back grain to relieve the hunger of your households.

Genesis 42:20

Then bring your youngest brother to me so that your words can be verified, that you may not die.” And to this they consented.

Genesis 43:3

But Judah replied, “The man solemnly warned us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’

Genesis 43:5

But if you will not send him, we will not go; for the man told us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’”