"Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him." Reuben said this so that he could rescue Joseph from their hands and return him to his father. Cross References Genesis 37:21When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. "Let us not take his life," he said. Genesis 37:23 So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe--the robe of many colors he was wearing-- Genesis 42:22 But Reuben replied: "Didn't I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you would not listen. Now we must account for his blood!" Jeremiah 36:25 Even though Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah had urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them. Chapter Outline 1. Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brothers.5. His dreams and the interpretation. 12. Jacob sends him to his brothers, who counsel to slay him. 21. At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit; 25. and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; 29. while Ruben grieves at not finding him. 31. His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately. 36. Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar. Jump to Previous Blood Cast Cistern Death Deliver Desert Forth Further Hand Hands Holes Lay Pit Placed Purpose Rescue Restore Reuben Rid Safe Shed Throw Violent WildernessJump to Next Blood Cast Cistern Death Deliver Desert Forth Further Hand Hands Holes Lay Pit Placed Purpose Rescue Restore Reuben Rid Safe Shed Throw Violent Wilderness |
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