And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.
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Gill's Exposition
And thou saidst unto thy servants, bring him down unto me,.... Judah does not relate the reason of his order, which was to give proof that they were no spies, but as if Joseph designed to show favour…
- The Ten Brothers Were Tested Joseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has heard his brothers acknowledging their guilt concerning himself. He resolves to put…
We have here a most ingenious and pathetic speech which Judah made to Joseph on Benjamin's behalf, to obtain his discharge from the sentence passed upon him. Perhaps Judah was a better friend to…
Cambridge Bible
that I may … upon him The phrase probably means something more than merely seeing Benjamin. It may indicate favourable protection, as in Psa 33:18; Psa 34:15.
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