Genesis 42:4
But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.
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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.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Benjamin was kept at home by Jacob, who said to his brothers, "Lest perhaps he may suffer harm on the journey.