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John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 37:21

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Reuben heard [it], etc.] Overheard what they said, not being in the consultation; perhaps knowing his temper and disposition to be more mild and gentle, and being the elder brother, might fear he would overrule matters against them, and therefore Simeon and Levi did not choose to have him in the debate; or he might be at some distance and entirely absent when the consultation was held, and their intention was reported to him by some of them: and he delivered him out of their hands; from slaying him; that is, he endeavoured to do it by proposing another scheme: and said, let us not kill him; or let us not smite the soul f1648; the dear soul, or take away life.
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