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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Genesis 42:37

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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42:37 Reuben tried to take the lead; perhaps he thought he could get back into his father’s good favor (see 35:22), first by rescuing Joseph from certain death (37:21-22, 29-30) and now by keeping Benjamin safe.
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