29 When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes, 30 returned to his brothers, and said, “The boy is gone! What am I going to do?” 31 Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood.
Genesis 37:29–31
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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)
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Testament of Zebulun 1:32–34
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Testament of Simeon 1:10–12
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