Joseph's brothers have learned their lesson. Instead of selling a favored younger brother (Joseph) into slavery, they ALL go to Egypt to plead for Benjamin's freedom (vs 13).
I never noticed that in Judah's long speech, he offers himself in place of Benjamin.
This is what Jesus did for us.
In one way, He was the favored younger brother Joseph that Israel was supposed to defend and bow down to. Instead, they hated and sought to kill Him.
In another way, He is our older brother Judah, and we are Benjamin. He intercedes for us in our guilt, and spares our lives.
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