We have in this chapter,

I. The humble application of Jacob's sons to Joseph, to buy corn, ver. 1-6.

II. The fright Joseph put them into, for their trial, ver. 7-20.

III. The conviction they were now under of their sin concerning Joseph long before, ver. 21-24.

IV. Their return to Canaan with corn, and the great distress their good father was in upon the account they gave him of their expedition, ver. 25-38.