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A Test of Character
Commentators agree that Joseph's command was not just about providing food. It was the beginning of a carefully planned test to see if his brothers had truly changed. He wanted to know if they would abandon Benjamin, Rachel's other son, as they had once abandoned him, thus revealing the genuineness of their repentance.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 44:1–34
18th Century
Theologian
Joseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has heard his brothers acknowledging their guilt concerning himsel…
John Calvin
On Genesis 44:1
16th Century
Theologian
And he commanded the steward of his house. Here Moses relates how skillfully Joseph had planned to test the dispositions of his brothers. …
John Gill
On Genesis 44:1
17th Century
Pastor
And he commanded the steward of his house Whom the Targum of Jonathan again calls Manasseh, the eldest son of Joseph:
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 44:1–17
17th Century
Minister
Joseph tested how his brothers felt towards Benjamin. If they had envied and hated the other son of Rachel as they had hated him, and if they had t…