Joe: Alright, so let's start talking about Genesis 43.

Bible Expert: Sure, so in this chapter, Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy food during a famine in their own country.

Joe: Wait, why did Jacob only send ten of his sons?

Bible Expert: Well, he had twelve sons, but he kept two of them, Benjamin and Joseph, at home.

Joe: Ah, I see.

Jamie: Hey Joe, I just Googled it and apparently Joseph was already in Egypt, so Jacob didn't want to put him in any danger.

Joe: Wow, that makes sense.

Bible Expert: Yes, so the brothers go to Egypt, and Joseph immediately recognizes them, but he pretends that he doesn't know them. He accuses them of being spies and puts them in prison for three days.

Joe: But why would he do that?

Bible Expert: Well, Joseph was testing to see if they had changed since they sold him into slavery.

Joe: Interesting.

Bible Expert: After the three days, Joseph releases them and sends them back home with grain and instructions to bring Benjamin back with them.

Joe: That sounds like a lot of trouble.

Bible Expert: Yes, but Joseph is hoping that this will reunite him with his family.

Joe: Alright, that's an interesting story. Thanks for explaining it to us!