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Genesis 37:29

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And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.

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  1. Genesis 37:27

    Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content.

  2. Genesis 37:28

    Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.

  3. Genesis 37:30

    And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?

  4. Genesis 37:31

    And they took Joseph’s coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;

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