17. דתין dotayı̂n Dothain, “two wells?” (Gesenius)

25. נכאת n^eko't “tragacanth” or goat’s-tho…

Into this pit that is in the wilderness. —Reuben apparently pointed to some cistern in the desolate region that surrounds the litt…

Cast him into this pit. The pious deception to which Reuben resorted clearly shows the vehemence with which his brothers' rage was burning…

And Reuben said unto them, shed no blood
Innocent blood, as the Targum of Jonathan; the blood of a man, a brother's …

How readily Joseph awaits his father's orders! Those children who are most beloved by their parents should be the most ready to obey them. See how …