Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 44:23

23 And thou saidest unto thy servants, except your youngest brother come down with you, you shall see my face no more .

Quest. Why would Ioseph expose his father to the hazard of his life in parting with his dear child! Answ. Ioseph supposed that to be but a pretence, and might fear lest his brethren had disposed of Benjamin, as they did of him, and therefore could not bring him forth. And as for his father, the experience which he had of his continuance in life and health after the supposed untimely death of Ioseph gave him good assurance, that his parting with Benjamin for a season and that under the care and charge of his brethren was not likely to make any dangerous impression upon him.

Marginal references: Chap. 43. 3.