Genesis 44:32

For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever.

Cross-reference

Genesis 44:16 Historical context

Genesis 44:16 is Judah's earlier confession; verse 32 continues his plea with the surety argument — same speech.

In Genesis 43:8, Judah first asked to take Benjamin; here he recalls that he became surety for the lad — narrative callback.

Genesis 43:9 contains Judah's exact words of surety — 'I will be surety for him' — which he quotes in 44:32 — direct citation.

In Genesis 42:37, Reuben offered his sons as surety; here Judah offers himself — similar but different guarantee.

Proverbs 6:1 warns against becoming surety for another, contrasting Judah's voluntary assumption of responsibility here.