Genesis 42:4

“But Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.”

"But Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him." - Genesis 42:4
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What does Genesis 42:4 mean?

Genesis 42:4 (KJV) states, "But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him." This verse comes from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament and is part of the well-known story of Joseph and his brothers. At…

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The Heart of a Father: Lessons from Jacob's Love for Benjamin

As we delve into the narrative of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 42:4, we are met with an intriguing moment that reveals the complexities of familial relationships and parental love. The verse states plainly: "But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren…

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A Prayer for Protection and Trust

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence and humility, acknowledging Your greatness and Your infinite wisdom that surpasses our understanding. As we reflect on the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 42:4—"But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with…

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Genesis 42:4 - "But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him."
Genesis 42:29
Genesis 24-42
Genesis 42:1-2
Genesis 42:26 - "And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence."
Genesis 42:8 - "And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him."
Genesis 36:42 - "Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,"
Genesis 42:17 - "And he put them all together into ward three days."
Genesis 42:3 - "¶ And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt."
Genesis 42:31 - "And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:"
Genesis 42:23 - "And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter."
Genesis 41:41-42 focus on signet ring
Genesis 42:12 - "And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come."
Genesis 42:11 - "We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies."
Genesis 42:14 - "And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:"
Genesis 42:5 - "And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan."
Genesis 42:30 - "The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country."
Genesis 42:18 - "And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:"
Genesis 42:10 - "And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come."
"And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence." - Genesis 42:26
Genesis 30:42 - "But when the cattle were feeble, he put them not in: so the feebler were Laban's, and the stronger Jacob's."
Genesis 42:32 - "We be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan."
"Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar," - Genesis 36:42
"And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him." - Genesis 42:8
Genesis 42:29 - "¶ And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that befell unto them; saying,"
Genesis 42:13 - "And they said, Thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and, behold, the youngest is this day with our father, and one is not."
Numbers 4:42 - "¶ And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,"
Genesis 42:20 - "But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so."
Genesis 42:9 - "And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come."