29 When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes,
Genesis 37:29
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Testament of Zebulun 1:27–29
27 But when they saw that I did not eat, they set me to watch him, till he was sold to the Ishmaelites. (T12) 28 And when Reuben came and heard that while he was away Joseph had been sold, he rent his garments, and mourning, said: (T12) 29 How shall I look on the face of my father… (T12)
Genesis 37:22–24
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Genesis 37:33–35
33 His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” 34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. 35 All his sons and daughters tried…
Testament of Zebulun 1:13–15
13 And when Joseph saw me weeping with him, and them coming against him to slay him, he fled behind me, beseeching them. (T12) 14 But meanwhile Reuben arose and said: Come, my brethren, let us not slay him, but let us cast him into one of these dry pits, which our fathers… (T12)
Testament of Simeon 1:10–12
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Genesis 39:12–14
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