Genesis 44:13

“Then they rent their clothes, etc.] In token of sorrow and distress, being at their wits’ end, like distracted persons, not knowing what to do: this was usually done in the eastern countries when any evil befell, as did Jacob, (<013734>Genesis 37:34); and as the Egyptians themselves did when mourning for their dead, as Diodorus Siculus f1787 relates: and laded every man his ass; put their sacks of corn on their asses again, having tied them up: and returned to the city; to the metropolis, as Jarchi, which was either Tanis, that is, Zoan, or, as others think, Memphis: hither they returned to see how it would go with Benjamin, to plead his cause and get him released, that he might go with…”

“- The Ten Brothers Were Tested Joseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has heard his brothers acknowledging their guilt concerning himself. He resolves to put their attachment to Benjamin, and the genuineness of their change of disposition, to a test that will at the same time expose Benjamin to no hazard. Genesis 44:1-5 And my cup. - Besides returning each man’s money as before, a silver cup of Joseph’s is put in Benjamin’s bag, after which, when daylight comes, they are dismissed. They are scarcely out of the town when Joseph’s steward is ordered to overtake them, and charge them with stealing the cup. “And whereby indeed he divineth.” Divining by…”

“44:13 they tore their clothing in despair: They knew what it would do to Jacob to lose Benjamin (42:38).”