Genesis 43:13

¹²Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake.¹³Take your brother as well, and return to the man at once. ¹⁴May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In this verse, Jacob instructs his sons to return to Egypt to buy more food due to the severe famine in the land. Despite the risks involved, Jacob acknowledges God's sovereignty and trusts in His providence by sending his sons back to Egypt. This act of faith demonstrates Jacob's reliance on God's guidance and provision, showing his willingness to take necessary steps to ensure the survival of his family. It also reflects Jacob's growth in faith and his recognition of the importance of obeying God's leading, even in challenging circumstances.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And God Almighty give you mercy before the man,.... Who has the hearts of all men in his hands, kings, princes, governors, even those who are the most cruel and hardhearted, rough and severe in their tempers and dispositions, and such an one they had represented this man to be; one that had spoke roughly to them, and used them roughly: Jacob therefore sent him a present to soften his mind, and now he puts up a prayer to God, and dismisses his sons with his good wishes for them, that God would incline the heart of the governor to show kindness to them, and let them have corn, nor use any of them ill: particularly: that he may send away your other brother and Benjamin; release Simeon, and send him and Benjamin aiming with them when they returned: if I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved; this he said, not as utterly despairing of their return, but as expressive of his patient submission to the divine will, be it as it may be.