JOSEPH SEES HIS TEN BROTHERS
Genesis 42:1
The true interpretation of Joseph's treatment of his brethren is to be
found in the supposition that he repeated toward them, as nearly as
possible, the behavior that they had shown to himself at the pit's
mouth, and this with no thought of retaliation, but... [ Continue Reading ]
SIMEON HELD; THE OTHERS SENT HOME
Genesis 42:18
The behavior of this great Egyptian official-for so the brethren
deemed him-must have seemed very hard and tyrannical to the trembling
shepherds from the far land of Canaan. They had no idea that he
understood what they said, and turned away to weep.... [ Continue Reading ]