31. ‘We are not spies,’ we answered, ‘we are honest men.
32. We were twelve brothers in all, sons of the same father. One brother is dead, and the youngest is still in Canaan with our father.’
33. The man answered, ‘This is how I will find out if you are honest men: one of you will stay with me; the rest will take corn for your starving families and leave.
34. Bring your youngest brother to me. Then I will know that you are not spies, but honest men; I will give your brother back to you, and you can stay here and trade.’ ”