Genesis 37:29
Reuben returned to the pit, and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit. He tore his clothes.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.
In Context
30He returned to his brothers and said, “The boy is not there! And I, where can I go?”
Cross References
Genesis 37:34Jacob tore his garments and put sackcloth upon his loins. He mourned for his son many days.
Numbers 14:6Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were some of those sent to examine the land, tore their clothes.
2 Kings 19:1It came about that when King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of Yahweh.
Joel 2:13Tear your heart and not only your garments, 1 and return to Yahweh your God. 1 For he is gracious and merciful, 1 slow to anger and abundant in covenant faithfulness, 1 and he would like to turn from inflicting punishment. 1
Matthew Henry on Genesis 37:24-31
23 And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him; 24 And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it. 25 And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt. 26 And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if… Read the whole commentary →