Text -- Genesis 44:17 (NET)

44:17 But Joseph said, “Far be it from me to do this! The man in whose hand the cup was found will become my slave, but the rest of you may go back to your father in peace.”

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Gen 44:17

¹ tn The words “the rest of” have been supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.

² tn Heb “up” (reflecting directions from their point of view – “up” to Canaan; “down” to Egypt).