Genesis 42:33
And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:
Cross-reference
Genesis 42:15
Parallel
In Genesis 42:15, Joseph first stated this test — here he reiterates it with added detail about taking grain.
Genesis 42:19
Parallel
In Genesis 42:19, Joseph gave this command directly — the brothers paraphrase it to Jacob here.
Genesis 42:20
Parallel
Genesis 42:20 continues Joseph's instruction — the brothers report the same requirement to Jacob.
Genesis 42:11
Contrast
In Genesis 42:11, the brothers claim honesty — this test by Joseph directly responds to that claim.
Genesis 43:3
Parallel
In Genesis 43:3, Judah recalls this warning — showing the brothers' later obedience to Joseph's command.