to assign the best parts of the land to them for their
dwelling-place.[285]

Not all the servants of Pharaoh were in agreement with
their master concerning this invitation to the Hebrews.
Many among them were disquieted, saying, "If one of the
sons of Jacob came hither, and he was advanced to a high
position over our heads, what evil will happen to us when
ten more come hither?"[286]

Joseph gave all his brethren two changes of raiment, one
for use on the ordinary days of the week and one for use
on the Sabbath, for, when the cup was found with Benjamin,
they had rent their clothes, and Joseph would not have
his brethren go about in torn garments.[287] But to Benjamin

 
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