Hatred

Joseph Sold Into Egypt by His Brothers - Genesis 37:18 – 37:36 (commentary)

This passage is both a story of hatred  and deception. When the brothers saw Joseph coming they plotted to kill him (vv. 18-20), but Reuben wanting to protect his brother, suggested that they place him in a pit, which they did (vv, 21-22). Reuben actually planned to rescue J …