Come now therefore, and let us slay him,.... Agree to do it, and actually do it:and cast him into some pit; or, "one of the pits" , which were near, and were dug for the collection of rainwater, as was usual in those countries where water was scarce:and we will say, some evil beast hath devoured him; which would seem plausible, since wild beasts were frequent in those parts, as lions and bears, see 1Ki 13:24;and we shall see what will become of his dreams; who will be the lord then, and reign, and have the dominion, he or we.
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Genesis 37:20
Genesis 37:20
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