‘And he took and sent portions to them from before him. But Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. And they drank and were merry with him.'
To receive a portion from the great lord's table was a sign of favour and a great privilege. And Benjamin received five times more than the others, a sign of special favour. The ‘five times' is significant. Five was the Egyptian number of completeness.
“And they drank and were merry (drank largely) with him.” Their fears are now forgotten. They drink merrily and without restraint. All appears to be well.