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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Genesis 42 - Introduction

A.M. 2297. B.C. 1707.

We have in this chapter,

(1,) The humble application of Jacob's sons to Joseph, to buy corn, Genesis 42:1.

(2,) The fright Joseph put them into, for their trial, Genesis 42:7.

(3,) The conviction they were now under of their sin concerning Joseph long before, Genesis 42:21.

(4,) Their return to Canaan with corn, and the great distress their good father was in, upon the account they gave him of their expedition, Genesis 42:25.

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See also Genesis 42 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • KJV Original Language Details

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  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

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