Genesis 43:29
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.
Cross-references
In Genesis 30:22-24, Rachel names Joseph and hopes for another son—Benjamin, whom Joseph now sees.
In Genesis 35:17, the midwife tells Rachel she will have this son—Benjamin, the brother Joseph now greets.
In Genesis 35:18, Rachel names him Benoni, but Jacob renames him Benjamin—the brother Joseph now sees.
In Genesis 42:13, the brothers mention the youngest is with their father; now Joseph sees that youngest, Benjamin.
Genesis 44:19 recounts Joseph asking about a brother — here in 43:29 he finally sees Benjamin, fulfilling that earlier inquiry.
Genesis 44:21 recalls Joseph's command to bring Benjamin down — this verse shows him setting eyes on Benjamin, fulfilling that command.
Genesis 42:4 shows Jacob keeping Benjamin back — this explains why Joseph's blessing of Benjamin is so significant, reuniting with the brother he lost.
In Genesis 42:11, the brothers claim to be all one man's sons; now Joseph sees Benjamin, confirming their family.