Genesis 27:41 describes Esau's hatred and plan to kill Jacob after mourning, mirroring the brothers' fear that Joseph will now retaliate.

Genesis 27:42 shows Rebekah warning Jacob of Esau's murder plot, paralleling the brothers' fear of Joseph's revenge.

Genesis 42:17 recalls Joseph imprisoning his brothers, which may fuel their fear that he still holds a grudge.

Genesis 37:9 is the dream that prophesied Joseph's rule — the brothers now fear its fulfillment as revenge rather than reconciliation.

Proverbs 28:1 captures the brothers' guilty fear — they flee though no one pursues, while the righteous are bold.

Acts 7:9 recounts the patriarchs' jealousy and selling Joseph, confirming the brothers' guilt and God's presence.

Proverbs 19:11 praises overlooking offenses — Joseph's forgiveness contrasts with the brothers' fear that he would not.

Ecclesiastes 7:2 notes that death prompts reflection — Jacob's death leads the brothers to confront their past sin and fear consequences.

Romans 2:15 describes conscience accusing — the brothers' fear shows their conscience bearing witness against them.