Genesis 43:8-14 ▼

8 And Judah (praised) said to his father Israel (he wrestles with God), “Send the boy with me, and we will go at once, so that we may live and not die—neither we, nor you, nor our children.

9 I will guarantee his safety. You may hold me personally responsible. If I do not bring him back and set him before you, then may I bear the guilt before you all my life.

10 If we had not delayed, we could have come and gone twice by now.”

11 Then their father Israel (he wrestles with God) said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your⁺ packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

12 Take double the silver with you⁺ so that you⁺ may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your⁺ sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake.

13 Take your⁺ brother as well, and return to the man at once.

14 May God Almighty {El-Shaddai} grant you⁺ mercy before the man, that he may release your⁺ other brother along with Benjamin (son of the right hand). As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”