The whole section in Genesis 43-44 is designed to show the brothers as changed men. Joseph wants to know if they have any remorse for

After the first test, Joseph has already learned a lot about his brothers.  He knows that they’re genuinely remorseful about selling him to Midianite traders,

Despite the fact that this midday meal with Joseph and his brothers should have been one of a joyous reunion, there’s a definite class and