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Reuben makes his solemn pledge with open hands before Jacob.
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Genesis 42:37

Reuben Offers Himself Responsible

The Brothers Before Joseph · Genesis 42

Story guide: Reuben asks Jacob to trust Benjamin to him and pledges to bring him back.

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37Then Reuben said to his father, “You may put my two sons to death if I do not bring him back to you. Put him in my hand, and I myself will bring him back to you.”

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