44:18-29
Judah wants to speak to Joseph (not realising it was Joseph) about the situation. He then relates the situation with his family. He explains how his father is so dedicated towards Benjamin and could not bear to lose him. He also expounded on how he had told Jacob that they could not go back to Egypt without Benjamin. He also explained how Jacob had already lost one of sons.
44:30-34
Judah goes on to say that if Jacob sees them returning without Benjamin, then the shock and sorrow would lead to his death. This would be very telling on Joseph, more so than Judah could possibly realise, since he does not know that he is speaking to Joseph. Judah then says that he had offered himself as a pledge. So Judah asks Joseph to let him stay instead of Benjamin.
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