Genesis 43:3

And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.

Cross-references

Genesis 43:5 repeats Judah's quote of Joseph's condition from 43:3, emphasizing the non-negotiable requirement.

Genesis 43:7 Historical context

In Genesis 43:7, the brothers recall Joseph's inquiry and demand — directly reinforcing the same event from their perspective.

Genesis 42:15-20 records Joseph's original demand that Benjamin come, which Judah now quotes in 43:3.

Genesis 42:33 records the same demand from Joseph that Judah references in 43:3, though with slightly different wording.

Genesis 42:34 continues Joseph's demand, specifying the condition for seeing his face, which Judah quotes in 43:3.

In Genesis 44:23, the steward repeats Joseph's condition, mirroring the warning Judah cites in 43:3.