Genesis 44:16
The Scripture
(16) And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord's servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with Joseph's brothers arriving in Egypt and confronting him, angry over the past and demanding to see him. They accuse him of selling them into slavery and threaten to kill him. The brothers' demand reflects their deep hurt and lack of trust.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 44:32Genesis 43:8Genesis 43:9Deuteronomy 25:1Ezra 9:10Ezra 9:15Job 40:4Proverbs 17:15Isaiah 5:3Daniel 9:7Acts 2:37Genesis 37:18
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