This is such a great story. A story of deceptiona dn envy turns into a story of reuniting and forgiveness in times of trouble.
If we all don't know we should definetely take some time to read this story. It is such a beautiful story about Joseph and his brothers, which from his brothers stem out the 12 tribes of Israel, each named after each brother, except Joseph, who's sons took the names of the independent tribes. There were in total 13 tribes. 1 in particular was chosen specifically by God to serve and honor Him, these were the holy chosen tribe which praised Him and had services for Him. The tribe names were: Judah, Issachar, Zebulun (Eastern Tribes), Reuben, Simeon, Gad (Southern Tribes), Ephraim, Manasseh, Benjamin (Western Tribes), Dan, Asher, and Naphtali (Northern Tribes).
In this verse Joseph requests that the brothers bring with them Benjamin in order for them to uphold their proof that they are not spies which Joseph claimed they were. Joseph expects them to return, and he of course knows that that are not spies, but reqests they return witht he youngest brother in order for him to see who he is and once again see his brothers.
You have to read this story. It is by far one of the best stories about forgiveness.
Lesson: Forgiveness is ideal and key in order to live in unity.
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