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Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks` mouths, we brought again to you out of the land of Canaan. How then should we steal silver or gold out of your lord`s house?
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A Record of Integrity
The brothers' defense is a powerful appeal to their own recent actions. As commentator John Gill highlights, they argue that since they honestly returned money they could have easily kept, it makes no sense for them to now steal a cup. This demonstrates how a consistent track record of honesty and integrity can serve as a strong defense when one's character is questioned.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Joseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has heard his brothers acknowledging their guilt concerning himsel…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, the money which we found in our sacks mouths ; &c.] Upon their return from Egypt, the first time they went t…
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…
