Genesis 42 is the account of Joseph being reunited with his brothers as they come to Egypt to buy grain during the famine. Their father Jacob sent only the ten brothers, keeping Benjamin safe at home. The ten brothers bowed before Joseph, now recognizing him only as the Egyptian official who would sell them some grain. Joseph's dreams had come true. And, God had used the evil actions of the brothers in his providential purposes. God then used Joseph for the correction and restoration of his brothers, allowing them to confess and release their guilt and anguish that they had carried for many years regarding their treatment of Joseph. Joseph said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God: If you are honest men, let one of your brothers stay here in prison, while the rest of you go and take grain back for your starving households. But you must bring your youngest brother to me, so that your words may be verified and that you may not die". When Jacob learned of what had transpired, he said "Everything is against me!", which implied that he was losing faith that God would provide and take care of the things which he did not know or understand. With much hesitation and reservation, Genesis 43 records that Jacob finally agreed to allow them to take Benjamin, saying " If it must be, then...may God Almighty grant you mercy before the man ( Joseph) so that he will let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved." Joseph became very emotional when he saw the brothers return with Benjamin and he was gracious to them and served them a feast.