What is happening here?
Genesis 44 brings Joseph’s testing of his brothers to its climax. His silver cup is secretly placed in Benjamin’s sack, and after the brothers depart they are overtaken and accused. The cup is found with Benjamin, and all return to Joseph. Judah then gives a long appeal, recounting Jacob’s attachment to Benjamin and offering himself as a permanent servant in Benjamin’s place so the young man can return to his father.
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