Genesis 42:20 - Joseph's Do-or-Die Ultimatum

But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.

Knowing that his brothers would soon need corn again, Joseph demanded to see Benjamin on their next visit. If they do not bring him, Joseph makes it clear that they shall not see his face and live (Genesis 43:5, Genesis 44:23), for they will be considered guilty of espionage.