Daily Bible Reading - Day 18: Genesis 43, 44, & 45

Today's reading comes from Genesis chapters 43, 44, & 45.  These chapters continue the dramatic story of Joseph and his brothers. They are only on year 2 of the 7 year famine and Jacob (Israel) and his family is running out of food again. He tells his sons to return to Egypt and buy food. However, they remember very clearly what Joseph had said. Finally relenting, they return and bring Benjamin with them. After several interactions, Joseph can't take it anymore and finally reveals to them that he is their brother. Pharoah finds out and commands that they be honored and for them to go and retrieve the entire family and bring them down to Egypt. Jacob/Israel is in shock but is finally relieved that Joseph is alive and his spirit is revived.