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Genesis 42:1-2, 19, 26

Genesis 42:1-2 NLT

When Jacob heard that grain was available in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you standing around looking at one another? I have heard there is grain in Egypt. Go down there, and buy enough grain to keep us alive. Otherwise we’ll die.”

Genesis 42:19 NLT

If you really are honest men, choose one of your brothers to remain in prison. The rest of you may go home with grain for your starving families.

Genesis 42:26 NLT

So the brothers loaded their donkeys with the grain and headed for home.