OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 42:37

The Holy Bible · English

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Reuben spoke to his father, saying, “Kill my two sons, if I don’t bring him to you. Entrust him to my care, and I will bring him to you again.”

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Verse 37. Kill, and so forth By this proposal, he meant to signify his utmost care and zeal to bring back young Benjamin safe to his father.