Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When we went back to your servant my father, we told him what my lord had said. New Living Translation “So we returned to your servant, our father, and told him what you had said. English Standard Version “When we went back to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. Berean Standard Bible Now when we returned to your servant my father, we relayed your words to him. King James Bible And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. New King James Version “So it was, when we went up to your servant my father, that we told him the words of my lord. New American Standard Bible So it came about when we went up to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. NASB 1995 “Thus it came about when we went up to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. NASB 1977 “Thus it came about when we went up to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. Legacy Standard Bible Thus it happened that when we went up to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. Amplified Bible So when we went back to your servant my father, we told him what my lord had said. Christian Standard Bible “This is what happened when we went back to your servant my father: We reported to him the words of my lord. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what happened when we went back to your servant my father: We reported your words to him. American Standard Version And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. Contemporary English Version So we returned to our father and reported what you had said. English Revised Version And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation When we went back to our father, we told him what you had said. Good News Translation "When we went back to our father, we told him what you had said. International Standard Version Later on, after we had gone back to your servant, my father, we told him what Your Excellency had said. Majority Standard Bible Now when we returned to your servant my father, we relayed your words to him. NET Bible When we returned to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. New Heart English Bible And it happened when we came up to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, when we came to thy servant, my father, we told him the words of my lord. World English Bible When we came up to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, that we have come up to your servant my father, that we declare to him the words of my lord; Young's Literal Translation 'And it cometh to pass, that we have come up unto thy servant my father, that we declare to him the words of my lord; Smith's Literal Translation And it shall be when we went up to thy servant our father, and announced to him the words of, my lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore when we were gone up to thy servant our father, we told him all that my lord had said. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, when we had gone up to your servant our father, we explained to him all that my lord had spoken. New American Bible When we returned to your servant my father, we reported to him the words of my lord. New Revised Standard Version When we went back to your servant my father we told him the words of my lord. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when we came up to your servant our father, we told him the words of my lord. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when we came up to your Servant, our father, and we told him the statement of my Lord. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when we went up to thy servant our father, we reported to him the words of our lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah Pleads for Benjamin…23But you said to your servants, ‘Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.’ 24Now when we returned to your servant my father, we relayed your words to him. 25Then our father said, ‘Go back and buy us some food.’… Cross References Genesis 42:38 But Jacob replied, “My son will not go down there with you, for his brother is dead, and he alone is left. If any harm comes to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.” Genesis 43:3-5 But Judah replied, “The man solemnly warned us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’ / If you will send our brother with us, we will go down and buy food for you. / But if you will not send him, we will not go; for the man told us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’” Genesis 42:36 Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!” Genesis 37:33-35 His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” / Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him. Genesis 43:8-9 And Judah said to his father Israel, “Send the boy with me, and we will go at once, so that we may live and not die—neither we, nor you, nor our children. / I will guarantee his safety. You may hold me personally responsible. If I do not bring him back and set him before you, then may I bear the guilt before you all my life. Genesis 45:9-11 Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. / You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own. / And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’ Genesis 46:29-30 Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. / Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!” Genesis 50:15-21 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge? Then he will surely repay us for all the evil that we did to him.” / So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Before he died, your father commanded, / ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. ... Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. 1 Samuel 22:3-4 From there David went to Mizpeh of Moab, where he said to the king of Moab, “Please let my father and mother stay with you until I learn what God will do for me.” / So he left them in the care of the king of Moab, and they stayed with him the whole time David was in the stronghold. 2 Samuel 14:13-14 The woman asked, “Why have you devised a thing like this against the people of God? When the king says this, does he not convict himself, since he has not brought back his own banished son? / For we will surely die and be like water poured out on the ground, which cannot be recovered. Yet God does not take away a life, but He devises ways that the banished one may not be cast out from Him. 1 Kings 2:19 So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. Matthew 15:4-6 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ / he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. Matthew 19:19 honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’” Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass when we came up to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. we told him. Genesis 42:29-34 And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that befell unto them; saying, … Jump to Previous Account Declare Lord's Servant WordsJump to Next Account Declare Lord's Servant WordsGenesis 44 1. Joseph's policy to stay his brothers.6. The silver cup is found in Benjamin's sack. 14. They are brought before Joseph. 18. Judah's humble supplication to Joseph. Now when we returned to your servant my father This phrase refers to the brothers of Joseph returning to their father, Jacob, in Canaan. The term "your servant" reflects the cultural norm of showing respect and humility, especially in familial relationships. Jacob, also known as Israel, is a patriarchal figure, and his sons' return signifies the continuation of the narrative of the chosen family line. This return is significant as it sets the stage for the unfolding of God's plan for Israel's family to move to Egypt, which is a pivotal moment in biblical history. we relayed your words to him Persons / Places / Events 1. Joseph- The governor of Egypt, who is testing his brothers to see if they have changed since they sold him into slavery. 2. Judah - One of Joseph's brothers, who is speaking to Joseph in this passage, recounting the events to their father, Jacob. 3. Jacob (Israel) - The father of Joseph and his brothers, who is deeply affected by the loss of Joseph and the potential loss of Benjamin. 4. Egypt - The land where Joseph has risen to power and where the brothers have come to buy grain during the famine. 5. Canaan - The homeland of Jacob and his sons, where they return to relay Joseph's words. Teaching Points The Importance of CommunicationJudah's recounting of events to Jacob highlights the necessity of clear and honest communication within families, especially in times of crisis. Repentance and Change The brothers' willingness to return to Egypt and face potential consequences shows a change of heart from their earlier betrayal of Joseph. True repentance involves a change in behavior and attitude. Trust in God's Sovereignty Despite the brothers' past actions, God uses the situation to bring about His purposes. Believers can trust that God is sovereign and can work through even the most difficult circumstances. Family Unity and Responsibility Judah's role as a spokesperson and his willingness to take responsibility for Benjamin's safety reflect the importance of family unity and taking responsibility for one another. The Role of Testing in Spiritual Growth Joseph's testing of his brothers serves as a means to reveal their character and growth. Similarly, God may allow tests in our lives to refine and strengthen our faith. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now whenוַיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be we returned עָלִ֔ינוּ (‘ā·lî·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to your servant עַבְדְּךָ֖ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant my father, אָבִ֑י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father we relayed וַנַּ֨גֶּד־ (wan·nag·geḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous your words דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause to him. אֵ֖ת (’êṯ) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Links Genesis 44:24 NIVGenesis 44:24 NLT Genesis 44:24 ESV Genesis 44:24 NASB Genesis 44:24 KJV Genesis 44:24 BibleApps.com Genesis 44:24 Biblia Paralela Genesis 44:24 Chinese Bible Genesis 44:24 French Bible Genesis 44:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 44:24 It happened when we came up (Gen. 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