Genesis 37:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“Don't murder him or even harm him. Just throw him into a dry well out here in the desert.” Reuben planned to rescue Joseph later and take him back to his father.

Cross References

Acts 12:1

At that time King Herod caused terrible suffering for some members of the church.

Matthew 27:24

Pilate saw that there was nothing he could do and that the people were starting to riot. So he took some water and washed his hands in front of them and said, “I won't have anything to do with killing this man. You are the ones doing it!”

Exodus 24:11

Even though these leaders of Israel saw God, he did not punish them. So they ate and drank.

Genesis 42:22

Reuben spoke up, “Didn't I tell you not to harm the boy? But you wouldn't listen, and now we have to pay the price for killing him.”

Genesis 22:12

“Don't hurt the boy or harm him in any way!” the angel said. “Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.”

Genesis 37:21

Reuben heard this and tried to protect Joseph from them. “Let's not kill him,” he said.

Genesis 37:23

When Joseph came to his brothers, they pulled off his fine coat