Genesis 44:27

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 44:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:
Genesis 44:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 44

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And thy servant my father said unto us, etc.] When thus pressed to let Benjamin go with them: ye know that my wife bare me two [sons]; Rachel, by whom he had Joseph and Benjamin, and whom he calls his wife, she being his only lawful wife; Leah was imposed upon him, (<012920>Genesis 29:20-30); and the other two were concubines, (<013004>Genesis 30:4,9).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“- 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…”
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