Notes in Genesis Chapter 44

Genesis 44:30 - Now therefore when I come to thy servant my father, and the lad be not with us; seeing that his life is bound up in the lad's life;

Jacob's favoritism like that of his parents, Genesis 25:28.

Genesis 44:32-33 - For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever.  Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.

Judah willing to take the punishment instead of Benjamin (for supposedly stealing a silver cup, v. 2).  Jesus, the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" willing to take the punishment instead of us for all our sin.

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