1 Nephi 18:19

And Jacob and Joseph also, being young, having need of much nourishment, were grieved because of the afflictions of their mother; and also my wife, with her tears and prayers, and also my children, did not soften the hearts of my brethren, that they would loose me;

Jacob and Joseph were young and needed lots of food. They were sad because of their mother’s suffering. My wife cried and prayed. My children also cried. But this didn’t soften my brothers’ hearts so they would untie me.

Jacob and Joseph were still young and needed care. They were heartbroken watching our mother suffer. My wife begged them with tears and prayers. My children pleaded too. But nothing softened my brothers” hearts enough to free me.