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GOD MEANS IT FOR GOOD
PART XLII
"I, the official in charge of the grain distribution here in Egyt, saw my eleven brothers off.... They had just been given plenty of grain for their families...They seemed all very relieved... For this time none of them has been kept behind when travelling back home...They seemed to be particularly relieved that their youngest brother Benjamin is still with them...I have noticed that they take particular care of him... I have just now send my steward after them... They will be very surprised to see him... I have given him a message for them... My steward is to tell them that my special silver cup is missing... No doubt, my brothers will want to convince him of their innocence.".... Please read the typed out attachment when you will learn that the "Egyptian" official sends his steward after the brothers...
ATTACHMENT A PURPOSEFUL LIFE; OLD TESTAMENT STORIES
GOD MEANS IT FOR GOOD
PART XLII
The eleven sons of Jacob, including Benjamin, leave for Canaan as soon as their donkeys have been loaded up. However, the "Egyptian" official sends his steward after them not long after their departure as you can read in Genesis 44:3-5
As morning dawned, the men were sent on their way with their donkeys. They had not gone far from the city then Joseph said to his steward, "Go after those men at once, and when you catch up with them, say to them, "Why have you repaid good with evil?" Isn't this the cup my master drinks from and also uses for divination? This is a wicked thing you have done."
The brothers, including Benjamin, are very relieved that they are now on their way home with plenty of grain. Most importantly, Benjamin is still with them. However, their peace will soon be disturbed by an unexpected "visitor" sent by the "Egyptian" official.
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