Genesis 42:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

Ten of Joseph's brothers went to Egypt to buy grain.

Cross References

Genesis 42:13

But they explained, “Sir, we come from a family of twelve brothers. The youngest is still with our father in Canaan, and one of our brothers is dead.”

Genesis 42:5

So Jacob's sons joined others from Canaan who were going to Egypt because of the terrible famine.

Genesis 42:2

I have heard there is grain in Egypt. Go down and buy some, so we won't starve to death.”

Genesis 42:4

But Jacob did not send Joseph's younger brother Benjamin with them; he was afraid that something might happen to him.