Genesis 43:1-14
"Decision to Return to Egypt"
The famine continues and Israel's family is forced to have to go back to Egypt to buy more grain. Unfortunately, in order for Joseph to see them (and thereby administer grain to them), they needed to bring Benjamin, the youngest and Rachel's only "living" son. Israel fights this, but caves in to necessity when Judah takes personal responsibility for his well being. They then bring extra money and gifts for Joseph.
You can see here another change in the brothers', especially Judah's, attitude. Judah was one of the ones to suggest killing Joseph and the instigator of the motion to sell him. Now, Judah is assuring his father of personal responsibility for Benjamin. Judah has grown up. He is more mature and he is wiser. Joseph will see this shortly as he tests the brothers this next time in Egypt.
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