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Genesis 42:4

Benjamin was kept at home by Jacob, who said to his brothers, "Lest perhaps he may suffer harm on the journey.
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King James Version

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.

English Standard Version

But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with his brothers, for he feared that harm might happen to him.

New International Version

But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with the others, because he was afraid that harm might come to him.