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Joseph (OT) and Simeon (Leah’s son)
How Joseph (OT) and Simeon (Leah’s son) are linked in Scripture, with every passage where their stories cross.
How they are linked
Joseph (OT) and Simeon (Leah’s son) were siblings.
Joseph had his brother Simeon bound and held in Egypt until the others came back with Benjamin. Their father grieved for both, saying, "Joseph is not, and Simeon is not".
Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not
Genesis 42:36, King James Version
And he brought Simeon out unto them
Genesis 43:23, King James Version
Where they cross: Genesis 42:21-24
Notes are commentary, checked against the cited verses in a separate review. Quoted words are Scripture.
Every passage, in order
Genesis 42:21-24
21And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
22And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.
23And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.
24And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.
Genesis 42:36
36And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.
Genesis 43:23
23And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
King James Version