The Silver Cup Test

The brothers left Joseph’s house with Benjamin and the grain. Joseph arranged for his steward to place the silver cup in Benjamin’s sack and then catch up with them. When the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack, the brothers were frightened and sad, and they all returned to Joseph. Joseph said that Benjamin must stay while the others could go home. Judah remembered his promise to his father and bravely stepped forward. He explained how dearly Jacob loved Benjamin and asked to stay himself so Benjamin could go home. Joseph was deeply moved by Judah’s words, and the story stops just before Joseph reveals who he is.