30. "The lord of the land spoke harshly to us, and he considered us to be scouts of the province.
31. And we answered him: 'We are peaceful, and we do not intend any treachery.
32. We are twelve brothers conceived of one father. One is not living; the youngest is with our father in the land of Canaan.'
33. And he said to us: 'Thus will I prove that you are peaceful. Release one of your brothers to me, and take necessary provisions for your houses, and go away,
34. and bring your youngest brother to me, so that I may know that you are not scouts. And this one, who is held in chains, you may be able to receive again. And thereafter, you shall have permission to buy what you want.' "
35. Having said this, when they poured out their grain, each found his money tied to the mouth of his sack. And all were terrified together.
36. Their father Jacob said, "You have caused me to be without children. Joseph is not living, Simeon is held in chains, and Benjamin you would carry away. All these evils have fallen back upon me."
37. And Reuben answered him, "Put my two sons to death, if I do not lead him back to you. Deliver him into my hand, and I will restore him to you."
38. But he said: "My son will not go down with you. His brother is dead, and he is left alone. If any adversity will befall him in the land to which you travel, you would lead my grey hairs down with sorrow to the grave."