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D. JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN - 42:1-45:15
1. THE FIRST JOURNEY OF JOSEPH’S BRETHREN
TO EGYPT (WITHOUT BENJAMIN) - Ch 42
About twenty-two years are between the sale of Joseph and the time his brothers will come to Egypt for food:
Thirteen years to his promotion,
Seven years of plenty and
Two years of famine.
42:1-5) Live and Not Die
1-5) Jacob sends ten sons to Egypt for food, That we may live and not die.
It was a strong famine.
But Benjamin must remain behind, Lest some calamity (peradventure mischief) befall him.
Protective of Rachel’s “remaining” child.
What does Jacob hear is available in Egypt for sale?
Jacob learns that there is grain for sale in Egypt
How many of Jacob’s son are sent to Egypt, who is left behind?
Ten of Jacobs sons are sent to Egypt, Benjamin is keep behind
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42:6-20) Joseph Recognizes His Brothers
6-20) Joseph receives his brothers, knowing who they are, but does not let them know who he is.
Joseph remembers his dreams Cf: 37:5-11.
6-20) Joseph receives his brothers, knowing who they are, but does not let them know who he is.
Joseph remembers his dreams Cf: 37:5-11.
His brethren accurately count themselves to him:
Ten present,
One at home and
One is not.
Joseph gives them a method in which to prove they are not spies.
One will re- turn home to bring the younger back.
After three days in ward, Joseph changes the test to only one remaining behind.
How did Joseph’s brothers fulfill his dream?
When the brothers came to Egypt and met Joseph they bowed down to him
Do Joseph’s brothers tell the truth about their family?
Yes, ten present; one at home; and one is not
42:21-24) Brothers in Distress
21-24) The brothers claim their hard lot as punishment for their treatment of Joseph.
21-24) The brothers claim their hard lot as punishment for their treatment of Joseph.
Joseph used an interpreter to help disguise himself to them.
Simeon is chosen to remain.
gen 42:21-24
Why do Joseph’s brother feel they are receiving a difficult time?
Joseph’s brother feel they are put into distress because of their treatment of Joseph
Which brother does Joseph take to stay behind?
Joseph takes Simeon binding him before their eyes
42:25-28) Joseph’s Benevolence Brother’s Fear
25-28) Joseph restores their money and gives them extra rations for the trip.
One of them discovers the money and fears—What is this that God has done to us?
Why blame God?
What about personal responsibility?
Read 42:21 where they first named themselves as responsible.
It seems it is natural for men to look elsewhere to place the blame for their own faults and calamities.
Gen 42:25-28
Who do the brothers blame for this new development of the money?
The brothers blame God
42:29-34) Report to Jacob
29-34) The nine return to Jacob and report all that has happened to them including, Bring your youngest brother to me.
How did the lord of the land speak to the brothers?
The lord of the land (Joseph) spoke roughly/harshly to the brothers
42:35-38) A Rash Pledge
35-38) Jacob’s fear and Reuben’s pledge.
They discover all the money has been re-turned to them in their sacks.
Jacob speaks in “absolute” and “final” terms:
You have bereaved me of my children,
Joseph is no more,
Simeon is no more and
You want to take Benjamin away.
gen 42:35-38
What does Ruben offer as surety for the life of Benjamin?
Ruben offers the lives of his two sons
NOTE: Total accusation—in that the loss of all three would be the fault of these men.
How close to truth he was!
My son shall not go down with you.
What Jacob is saying is, “If Benjamin should die, my last days will be steeped in great grief so that the load of it will eventually kill me.”
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