Genesis 42:1-4 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. When Jacob found out there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you just sitting here, staring at one another?

2. I have heard there is grain in Egypt. Now go down and buy some, so we won't starve to death.”

3. Ten of Joseph's brothers went to Egypt to buy grain.

4. But Jacob did not send Joseph's younger brother Benjamin with them; he was afraid that something might happen to him.

Genesis 42