8 Then Judah said to Israel his father, “Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go, that we may ^alive and not die, both we and you and also our little ones.  ‡

9 I myself will be surety for him; from my hand you shall require him. ^aIf I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever.  ‡

11 And their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best fruits of the land in your vessels and ^acarry down a present for the man—a little ^bbalm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.  ‡

12 Take double money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money ^athat was returned in the mouth of your sacks; perhaps it was an oversight.  ‡