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Summary

And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.

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Began

Genesis 43:33
To the surprise of Joseph's brothers, they were seated in front of him according to their ages, from the oldest to the youngest.

And the cup

Genesis 44:26
We answered, 'We cannot go. We will not be admitted to the man's presence unless our youngest brother is with us. We can go only if our youngest brother also goes.'
Genesis 42:36
Their father Jacob said to them: You are going to make me lose all my children! Joseph is no longer with us. Simeon is no longer with us. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is against me!
Genesis 43:14
May God Almighty cause the man to have pity on you, so that he will give Benjamin and your other brother back to you. As for me, if I must lose my children, I must lose them.

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Genesis 43:33
To the surprise of Joseph's brothers, they were seated in front of him according to their ages, from the oldest to the youngest.