Genesis 43:17-19

International Standard Version

¹⁷ So the man did what Joseph had ordered, and brought the men to Joseph’s palace.

¹⁸ The men were terrified as they were being taken to Joseph’s palace. “It’s because of that money that was returned to our sacks the first time we were brought to him,” they reasoned. “He’s seeking an excuse to attack us, enslave us, and confiscate our donkeys!”

¹⁹ So they approached Joseph’s palace manager and talked with him at the palace entrance.