Genesis 44

Romans 8:28

I. Joseph’s final test of his brothers. Vs. 1-2
II. Would Joseph’s brothers protect Benjamin or abandon him?
    A. Joseph commands his steward to put his cup secretly into Benjamin’s sack. Vs. 1-2
    B. The sons of Israel depart with the corn they had purchased. Vs. 3
    C. Joseph commands his steward to pursue them and charge them with having stolen his cup. Vs. 4-6
    D. Joseph’s brothers excuse themselves and protest their innocence. Vs. 7-8
    E. They offer to submit to be slaves should the cup be found with any of them. Vs. 9-10
    F. Search is made, and the cup is found in Benjamin’s sack. Vs. 10-12
    G. They are brought back and submit themselves to Joseph. Vs. 13-16
    H. Joseph determines that Benjamin alone, with whom the cup is found, shall remain in captivity. Vs. 17
    I. Judah pleads for Benjamin, and offers himself to be a bondman in his stead. Vs. 18-34

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