in my Lords eares] Judah coming neere and desirous to speake in Josephs eare seemeth to be repugnant to that, Chap. 42. vers. 23. where it is said, that Joseph spake unto his brethren by an Interpreter, or (as in the marginall variation according to the Hebrew) an Interpreter was between them; because the Hebrews understood not the Egyptian tongue, no would Joseph bearing himselfe as an Egyptian seeme to understand the Hebrew tongue; why then did Judah draw neere, and desire to speake in his eare, as by way of secret whispering? Answ. First, for his drawing neere it was convenient for him that spake to advance a little before the rest of his brethren towards him, who was to be spoken to. Secondly, for that he saith of speaking in his eare, it doth not necessarily imply any whispering speech to be heard by one alone, as may appeare by the like phrase, Gen. 50. vers. 41. Exodus 11:2. Deuteronomy 5:1. and in divers other places. Thirdly, if Judah did come neere, and desire to speake to him privately without an Interpreter, it were not repugnant to that, Chap. 42. vers. 23. for in Egypt Joseph was generally knowne to be an Hebrew, for he was accused under that name, Chap. 39. vers. 14. 17. and so committed to prison, and in prison he was taken for an Hebrew, Chap. 41. 12. and under that title sent for to the Court in great hast, vers. 14. And so being famous by his divine wisdome, interpretation of dreames, and by his great change from a poore prisoner to a prime Courtier, it might easily be known to his brethren, (especially now at their second coming, having beene so entertained by him, as no strangers were but they) that he was an Hebrew, though they knew not of what particular Family he was, nor durst presume to take further notice of him then he was pleased to allow of. even as Pharaoh] That is, having his royall power for a great part of it in thy administration, and though not in equall authoritie with him, yet next unto him.