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Genesis 42:4

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Genesis 42:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 42:4

Theological / Devotional

Benjamin. Benjamin was not kept back because of his youth, since he was now more than 20 years of age, but because, as the only remaining child of Rachel, he had taken Joseph’s place as the object of Jacob’s most tender affections.

By SdaBc