Joseph Sees His Father Again ... How It Came To Pass That The Israelites Lived In Egypt

Joseph's brothers left for their journey to bring Israel to his son, Joseph, whom then lived in Egypt and whom was the right hand to Pharaoh. They finally reached Canaan and came unto Israel [Jacob], their father.  And then they told him the amazing news, saying: 'Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.' And Jacob's heart fainted,...

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Jacob Allow Benjamin To Go To Joseph

And Jacob [Israel] informed his sons that there is no way that Benjamin is going with them to Egypt, because they have already cost him one son, Joseph.  He was not prepared to loose another son.  Reuben then said to his father that he can kill both Ruben's sons if he didn't bring Benjamin back to his father.  But Jacob denied him his request.  He told...

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Joseph's Brothers Came To Him For Food

When Jacob [Israel] saw that there were food in Egypt, he turn to his sons and ask them why are they just standing around and looking at each other, doing nothing. He then said to them: 'Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt.  Get down there and buy food for us, so that we won't die.' So 10 of Joseph's brother started their journey to Egypt to buy food. But...

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