Parshas Mikeitz
In the posuk, the brothers say to their father that Yosef would take them for
slaves and take their donkeys too. Why does it specifically mention their donkeys?
Rambanexplains that the brothers were afraid that he would take their donkeys
with the food they got in Mitzrayim. They would therefore not be able to send home food
and all would die.
Rabainu Bachayaa---explains they were worrying about their donkeys since when
travelling in those days animals were absolutely essential. They were concerned that they
would not be able to travel home again.