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Genesis 43:8-9

8 Then Judah said to Israel his father, “Send the boy along with me and we will go at once, so that we and you and our children may live and not die.

9 I myself will guarantee his safety; you can hold me personally responsible for him. If I do not bring him back to you and set him here before you, I will bear the blame before you all my life.

Cross References for Genesis 43:8-9

Exodus 20:12 - “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is ... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:12 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:12

Ezra 8:21 - There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our Go... Click to read the verse Ezra 8:21 Click to read the verse Ezra 8:21

Genesis 46:28 - Now Jacob sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When they arrived in t... Click to read the verse Genesis 46:28 Click to read the verse Genesis 46:28

Genesis 42:38 - But Jacob said, “My son will not go down there with you; his brother is dead and he is the only... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:38 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:38

Genesis 42:2 - He continued, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:2

Psalms 118:17 - I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. Click to read the verse Psalms 118:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 118:17

Genesis 44:26 - But we said, ‘We cannot go down. Only if our youngest brother is with us will we go. We cannot ... Click to read the verse Genesis 44:26 Click to read the verse Genesis 44:26

Genesis 50:21 - So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and ... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:21

Numbers 14:31 - As for your children that you said would be taken as plunder, I will bring them in to enjoy the... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:31 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:31

Genesis 50:8 - besides all the members of Joseph’s household and his brothers and those belonging to his fathe... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:8

2 Kings 7:4 - If we say, ‘We’ll go into the city’—the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:4 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:4

2 Kings 7:13 - One of his officers answered, “Have some men take five of the horses that are left in the city.... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:13 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:13

Deuteronomy 33:6 - “Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.” Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:6

Genesis 45:19 - “You are also directed to tell them, ‘Do this: Take some carts from Egypt for your children and... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:19

Nehemiah 5:2 - Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous; in order for us to eat and stay ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:2 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:2