KJV Image Bible : Scripture in Images Genesis 42:1
1. Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?
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Summary: In Genesis 42, the narrative focuses on the unfolding drama of Joseph and his brothers during a time of famine. The chapter begins with Jacob, their father, urging his sons to travel to Egypt to buy grain, as they are experiencing severe food shortages in Canaan. Upon their arrival, the brothers encounter Joseph, who has risen to a position of power in Egypt, though they do not recognize him. Joseph recognizes his brothers and decides to test them, accusing them of being spies. To instill a sense of responsibility, he imprisons Simeon and insists that the others return home to bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, back to Egypt. The theme of guilt and repentance emerges as the brothers speak among themselves, reflecting on their past actions against Joseph. The chapter concludes with the brothers returning to Canaan, burdened with the knowledge of their father’s grievous loss of another son. Overall, Genesis 42 highlights themes of reconciliation, divine providence, and the testing of character, as the brothers confront their past and begin to grapple with the consequences of their actions.
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