Translation: They said: "O our father! why do you not trust us
with Joseph,- seeing we are indeed his sincere wellwishers? 1642
Commentary:
1642 The plot having been formed, the brethren proceed to put it into execution.
Jacob, knowing the situation, did not ordinarily trust his beloved Joseph with the
brethren. The latter therefore remonstrate and feign brotherly affection.
1642 The plot having been formed, the brethren proceed to put it into execution. Jacob, knowing the situation, did not ordinarily trust his beloved Joseph with the brethren. The latter therefore remonstrate and feign brotherly affection.