Read Genesis 44.14-34. In verse 14: The story places Judah in the foreground as the leader of his brothers. He is about to play key role as the hero in this scene, Joseph's earlier dreams in 37.5-11 are again fulfilled as the brothers all bow to the ground before him. In verse 16: Here we are then, my Lord's slaves. Those who once sold Joseph as a slave (37.28) offer themselves as slaves to Joseph. In verse 17: Joseph offers the other brothers the temptation to save themselves by sacrificing Benjamin. The test is a replay of the brother's earlier decision to sacrifice their brother Joseph for their own benefit (37.28). In verses 29, 31: Sheol is the place of the dead. In verses 33-34:Judah offers himself in place of the boy, Benjamin. Judah's willingness to sacrifice himself to save Benjamin redeems his earlier involvement in the plot to sell Joseph as a slave (37.26). Comments or Questions..
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