Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again.

Reuben said

Bible References

Reuben said

Genesis 42:22
Reuben said: Did I not tell you? Did I say, 'Do not sin against the boy'? You would not listen! Now comes the reckoning for his blood.

Shed

Matthew 27:24
Pilate saw that he could do nothing. The people were ready to cause much trouble. He took water and washed his hands in front of the people. He said: The blood of this man is not on my hands. You are responsible.

Lay

Genesis 22:12
Do not hurt the boy or harm him in any way! The angel said. Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.
Exodus 24:11
Even though these leaders of Israel saw God, he did not punish them. So they ate and drank.
Deuteronomy 13:9
You must kill him! Your hand should be first against him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.
Acts 12:1
At that time Herod the king mistreated those of the congregation.