So it cameabout, whenJosephreachedhis brothers,that they strippedJosephof his tunic,the varicoloredtunicthat was on him;
Reubenfurther saidto them, "Shednoblood.Throwhim into thispitthat is in the wilderness,but do not layhandson him"-- that he might rescuehim out of their hands,to restorehim to his father.
and they tookhim and threwhim into the pit.Now the pitwas empty,withoutany waterin it.
Now IsraellovedJosephmorethanallhis sons,becausehe was the sonof his oldage;and he madehim a varicoloredtunic.
Then they saidto oneanother,"Trulywe are guiltyconcerningour brother,becausewe sawthe distressof his soulwhen he pleadedwith us, yet we would not listen;thereforethisdistresshas comeupon us."
Now she had on a long-sleevedgarment;for in thismannerthe virgindaughtersof the kingdressedthemselves in robes.Then his attendanttookher out and lockedthe doorbehindher.
They dividemy garmentsamong them, And for my clothingthey castlots.
They strippedHim and puta scarletrobeon Him.
