Genesis 37:21
When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. "Let us not take his life," he said.
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Reuben heard.

Genesis 35:22
While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father's concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:

Genesis 42:22
But Reuben replied: "Didn't I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you would not listen. Now we must account for his blood!"

not kill him.

Joshua 10:28
On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and struck it down with the sword, along with its king. He completely destroyed it and everyone in it, leaving no survivors. So he did to the king of Makkedah as he had done to the king of Jericho.

Genesis 9:5
And surely I will require the life of any man or beast by whose hand your lifeblood is shed. I will demand an accounting from anyone who takes the life of his fellow man:

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But Reuben heard this and rescued him out of their hands and said, "Let us not take his life."

King James Bible
And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Reuben heard this, he tried to save him from them. He said, "Let's not take his life."

International Standard Version
When Reuben heard about it, he tried to save Joseph from their plot. "Let's not do any killing,"

NET Bible
When Reuben heard this, he rescued Joseph from their hands, saying, "Let's not take his life!"
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