13 Take your brother as well, and return to the man at once. 14 May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.” 15 So the men took these gifts, along with double the amount of silver, and Benjamin as well. Then they hurried down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.
Genesis 43:13–15
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Genesis 42:19–21
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Genesis 43:4–6
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Genesis 42:33–35
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Genesis 44:32–34
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Genesis 37:29–31
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Book of Jubilees 42:7–9
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Genesis 44:22–24
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Book of Jubilees 43:12–14
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