9 If any of your servants is found to have it, he must die, and the rest will become slaves of my lord.” 10 “As you say,” replied the steward. “But only the one who is found with the cup will be my slave, and the rest of you shall be free of blame.” 11 So each one quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.
Genesis 44:9–11
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