In Genesis 43, the famine in Canaan continues, and Jacob's family runs out of food again. Judah reminds Jacob of the Egyptian official's demand to bring Benjamin with them if they want to keep selling more grain. Reluctantly, Jacob agrees to let Benjamin go, but he's filled with worry. He instructs his sons to take double the money they found in their sacks the first time, as well as the Egyptian officer’s gifts, including some of the best products of their land.
When the brothers arrive in Egypt, they are being brought to Joseph's house. They're anxious, fearing that Joseph will accuse them of stealing the money from their last walk. They approach Joseph's steward to assess the situation carefully with explanations. The steward reassures them and sends Simeon, who was full of custody. When Joseph arrives, they brought their gifts and bowed down before him, interpreting the dream that Joseph had years earlier.
Joseph sees Benjamin and is deeply moved. He arranges for them to share a meal with him, but he's watchful about disguising others with their meal being served. After the meal, Joseph has his steward fill their sacks with grain, return their money, and also secretly place his silver cup in Benjamin's sack. Then he sends them to the next place.
As the brothers leave, Joseph instructs his steward to chase after them and accuse them of stealing the cup. When the steward catches up to them, he searches for their sacks and finds the cup in Benjamin's sack, causing great fear, hoping for some bad news. The brothers are brought back to Joseph, who declares that Benjamin will remain with him as a slave. The chapter ends with Judah making a heartbreaking plea to Joseph, offering himself as a substitute slave in Benjamin's place, demonstrating a serious change in his character and self-worth.This chapter sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation between Joseph and his brothers, as well as the revelation of Joseph's true identity in the next chapters to come. It also highlights themes of transformation, reconciliation, and the providence of God.