Genesis 44

One final test. Would they defend the youngest, their father’s favorite? It’s also possible that this was a ploy so that Joseph could keep Benjamin with him to ensure his safety. Judah offers himself in place of Benjamin, because he feels that losing him would bring their father to an early grave.

Thought for the day: What would you do for your family?

Ephesians 6:1-3 (WEB) “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honour your father and mother,’ which is the first commandment with a promise: ‘that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.’ ”

1 Timothy 5:8 (WEB) “Also command these things, that they may be without reproach. But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”