Genesis 44:34

New International Version

How can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? No! Do not let me see the misery that would come on my father.”

Cross References

Genesis 44:33

“Now then, please let your servant remain here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy, and let the boy return with his brothers.

Genesis 45:1

Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Have everyone leave my presence!” So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.

2 Chronicles 34:28

Now I will gather you to your ancestors, and you will be buried in peace. Your eyes will not see all the disaster I am going to bring on this place and on those who live here.’ ” So they took her answer back to the king.

Esther 8:6

For how can I bear to see disaster fall on my people? How can I bear to see the destruction of my family?”

Job 31:29

“If I have rejoiced at my enemy’s misfortune or gloated over the trouble that came to him—

Psalm 116:3

The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.

Psalm 119:143

Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.

Exodus 18:8

Moses told his father-in-law about everything the Lord had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel’s sake and about all the hardships they had met along the way and how the Lord had saved them.