Reuben advised his brothers to kill Joseph but to cast him into a pit because he

  • A he did not want them to shed the blood of the innocent
  • B wanted to rescue him afterwards and bring him safely to their father
  • C wanted to bury him alive in the pit
  • D wanted them to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites
  • E loved his brother dearly
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The correct answer is B. wanted to rescue him afterwards and bring him safely to their father

Reuben advised his brothers not to kill Joseph outrightly but to put him in a pit with the hope that he can rescue him and give him back to Jacob their father, safe and sound (Genesis 37:3).

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