Joseph commands his steward to fill their sacks, restore every man’s money, and put his silver cup into Benjamin’s sack; sends them away, Gen_44:1-3; thereby contriving to bring them back again: they are pursued, and charged with theft, Gen_44:4-6; whereat, being greatly perplexed, they ignorantly make themselves liable to punishment, Gen_44:7-10. The cup is found in Benjamin’s sack; they return to Joseph, submitting to his censure, Gen_44:11-14. Joseph pretends the gift of prophecy, Gen_44:15. Judah speaks much and earnestly on Benjamin’s behalf, offering to remain in his stead, Gen_44:16-34.