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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Genesis 42:27

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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inn--a mere station for baiting beasts of burden. he espied his money--The discovery threw them into greater perplexity than ever. If they had been congratulating themselves on escaping from the ruthless governor, they perceived that now he would have a handle against them; and it is observable that they looked upon this as a judgment of heaven. Thus one leading design of Joseph was gained in their consciences being roused to a sense of guilt.
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