# Then it came about

This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-newevent]])

# we went up to your servant my father

It was common to use the phrase "went up" when speaking of traveling from Egypt to Canaan.

# we told him the words of my master

Judah refers to Joseph as "my master." Alternate translation: "we told him what you said, my master" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])