For thy servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, If I do not bring him to thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father forever.
And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, Bring the men into the house, and kill, and make ready, for the men shall dine with me at noon.
Now therefore, let thy servant, I pray thee, abide a bondman to my lord instead of the lad, and let the lad go up with his brothers.