Genesis 42:29-34

29When they came to their father Jacob in Canaan, they told him all that had happened to them. They said,

30“The governor of that land spoke harshly to us and treated us like spies.

31But we said to him, ‘We’re honest men, not spies.

32We were 12 brothers, sons of the same father. One is no longer with us. The youngest brother stayed with our father in Canaan.’

33“Then the governor of that land said to us, ‘This is how I’ll know that you’re honest men: Leave one of your brothers with me. Take food for your starving families and go.

34But bring me your youngest brother. Then I’ll know that you’re not spies but honest men. I’ll give your brother back to you, and you’ll be able to move about freely in this country.’ ”