Because of the continuing famine, Joseph’s brothers must return to Egypt to procure additional grain. This time it is Judah who comes to the fore. It is he who reminds Jacob of the terms Joseph set for any future purchase of food. Before he will release any supplies, they must bring Benjamin with them. Judah says nothing about the charge that they were spies. Nor does anybody seem to have much to say about Simeon. He is mile…
Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge