21. But Reuben heard their plan and saved Joseph. He said, “Let’s not kill him.
22. Don’t spill any blood. Throw him into this well here in the desert. But don’t hurt him!” Reuben planned to save Joseph later and send him back to his father.
23. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they pulled off his robe with long sleeves.
24. Then they threw him into the well. It was empty. There was no water in it.