The famine reaches Canaan. Jacob sends ten sons to Egypt for grain—but not Benjamin. They arrive and bow before the governor, faces to the earth. The dream has come true; they have no idea they're bowing to Joseph. He recognizes them instantly. They see only an Egyptian stranger. Joseph accuses them of spying, imprisons them for three days, then keeps Simeon as hostage until they return with Benjamin. The brothers confess to one another: "We are guilty concerning our brother. We saw his distress when he begged us." They don't know Joseph understands every word. He turns away to weep. On the journey home, they discover their money returned in their sacks and tremble: "What is this that God has done to us?" Jacob refuses to send Benjamin. Simeon waits in Egypt. The famine continues. Everyone is stuck.

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