Thematic Bible: Joseph's ten brethren arrive

When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons: Why are you doing nothing? He said: I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us from that place, so that we may live and not die. Then ten of Joseph's brothers went to Egypt to buy grain. read more.
Jacob would not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with the other brothers. He was afraid that something would happen to him. Israel's sons left with the others who were going to buy grain. This is because there was also famine in Canaan. As governor of the country, Joseph was selling grain to everyone. So when Joseph's brothers arrived, they bowed in front of him with their faces touching the ground.