Genesis 37:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He went back to his brothers and said, 'The boy is gone! What am I going to do now?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Reuben is devastated and panicked when he discovers Joseph is no longer in the pit, not knowing his brothers had already sold him into slavery.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Reuben, who had secretly planned to rescue Joseph from the pit and return him to their father Jacob, discovers that Joseph is missing. While Reuben was away, his other brothers had sold Joseph to passing merchants. As the eldest son, Reuben felt responsible for Joseph's safety and feared his father's reaction.

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