3-5. Judah replied, “The governor strictly warned us that we would not be allowed to see him unless we brought our youngest brother with us. If you let us take Benjamin along, we will go and buy grain. But we won't go without him!”
24. The servant took them into Joseph's house and gave them water to wash their feet. He also tended their donkeys.
25. The brothers got their gifts ready to give to Joseph at midday, since they had heard they were going to eat there.
26. When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought, and they bowed down to him.
27. After Joseph had asked how they were, he said, “What about your elderly father? Is he still alive?”
28. They answered, “Your servant our father is still alive and well.” And again they bowed down to Joseph.
29. When Joseph looked around and saw his brother Benjamin, he said, “This must be your youngest brother, the one you told me about. God bless you, my son.”
30. Straight away he rushed off to his room and cried because of his love for Benjamin.
31. After washing his face and returning, he was able to control himself and said, “Serve the meal!”