Part Three
Genesis 43:16–44:17
Joseph saw his little brother, Benjamin, with the others. “Bring them to my house for a feast,” he told the servants.
Jacob’s sons were afraid to go to Joseph’s house. “We brought the money back that was in our bags,” they said.
“God gave you that money,” a servant told them. Then he brought Simeon out to them. When Joseph came in, the brothers bowed to the ground.
Joseph asked, “Is your father well? Is he alive?” They answered, “Our father is well.” Joseph looked with love at Benjamin. This was his little brother, his mother’s son. He had to go out and weep. He was so happy.
So they had a big feast together. But the brothers still did not know Joseph’s secret.
Then Joseph gave them much food and put money in their bags again. He hid his special silver cup in Benjamin’s bag. Joseph did this to make them return.
So Jacob’s sons returned to Egypt. Joseph said, “The one who stole my cup will be my slave.” This was Benjamin, the brother Joseph loved.
Questions: Why were the brothers afraid to go to Joseph’s house? What was Joseph’s secret?