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The men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
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A Journey of Obedience
This verse marks the brothers' complete, albeit fearful, obedience to their father's plan. Commentators note they meticulously gathered everything Jacob instructed: the specific present, 'double money' (both the returned silver and a new payment), and most importantly, Benjamin. Their journey to Egypt to stand before Joseph is the direct fulfillment of Jacob's reluctant command, setting the stage for the dramatic events to follow.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
דבשׁ debash — “honey,” from the bee, or syrup from the juice of the grape. בטנים boṭen — “pistachio nuts.” שׁקד shâqêd —…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the men took the present Their father directed them to: and they took double money in their hand
Jacob's sons went down the second time into Egypt to buy grain. If we should ever experience what a famine of the word means, we should not conside…