Genesis 43:5
But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you. But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.
Judah speaks to Jacob on behalf of himself and his brothers, declaring that they will not go down to Egypt without Benjamin. Their refusal rests on the solemn condition laid down by the Egyptian ruler, that they should not see his face again unless their brother was with them. Without Benjamin with them they cannot return to buy more grain and obtain the food the family needs.
The standoff takes place under pressing want, with the family facing famine and the children and their households calling for food. Jacob resists sending Benjamin, clinging to him with all the strength of a mother's love because he has felt the loss of Joseph so deeply. To answer Jacob's unwillingness, Judah offers himself as surety for Benjamin and promises to bear the blame forever if he does not bring him back.
Judah also warns that their lingering has already wasted time enough to have journeyed to Egypt and returned again. Judah's refusal and pledge press Jacob to consent, so Jacob permits Benjamin to go. In sending him, Jacob also sends a present to win the ruler's favor and double money to return the money found in their sacks.