For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, If I do not bring him to you, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever.
And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slaughter an animal, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.
Now therefore, I pray you, let your servant stay instead of the lad as a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brothers.