Reuben advised his brothers not to kill Joseph but to cast him into a pit...

Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK)

WAEC 1988

Reuben advised his brothers not to kill Joseph but to cast him into a pit because he

A. he did not want them to shed the blood of the innocent
B. wanted to rescue him afterwards and bring him safely to their father
C. wanted to bury him alive in the pit
D. wanted them to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites
E. loved his brother dearly

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Reuben advised his brothers to cast Joseph into a pit rather than kill him because he did not want them to shed the blood of the innocent. Reuben intended to later rescue Joseph from the pit and return him safely to their father. This incident is recorded in Genesis 37:21-22.

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