Genesis 43:18-20

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁸ The brothers were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph’s house. They said, “Because of the money that was returned into our bags the first time, we are being brought in, so that he may find a pretext against us, pounce on us, seize us as slaves, and take our donkeys.”

¹⁹ They approached the manager of Joseph’s house and spoke to him at the door of the house. ²⁰ They said, “Please, my lord, we really did come down the first time to buy food.