Joseph frames Benjamin
Gen 44:1-12
The silver cup frame-up. The money back in the bags. The apparent divination. Benjamin is the target. Joseph’s goal is to get Benjamin away from his brothers without them realizing that he is their betrayed brother Joseph.
So what? What would Joseph do once he got Benjamin away from the brothers?
He would set Benjamin, the innocent and only full brother, as a prince in Egypt. He would care for him and provide for him in the way he wasn’t able in the years since he was sold as a slave. This, apparently, is Joseph’s plan.
When the brother’s come to realize that Benjamin stole the special cup from the most powerful man in the world, they will disown him. Their judgement will be swift and mercilessly indifferent. Joseph is sure that he knows his brothers hearts.
It is a fundamental reality that human persons judge one another on the basis of reputation. We do this in order to anticipate and plan for outcomes. Therefore, make a good name for yourself.
