Genesis 44:2
"He commanded the steward of his house, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in his sack’s mouth."
Key Reflection
In Genesis 44:2, Joseph instructs his steward to refill the sacks of food that Jacob's sons brought for their journey home, placing each man’s money back into his sack. This act would have seemed innocent and even benevolent to the brothers initially, masking a test designed by Joseph to uncover Benjamin's true identity as the missing brother they had sold into slavery years earlier. The steward’s detailed instructions reflect the efficiency and reliability of Joseph's household management, which underscores his position of power in Egypt.
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