“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.”

Genesis 43:18 (KJV) |

Genesis 43:18

From Genesis 43, in the Book of Genesis (Old Testament).

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16

And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.

17

And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house.

18

And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

19

And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,

20

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

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