Bible Bed Time Stories: Genesis 37:12-35 by ric gustafson
Jacob sent Joseph to make sure his brothers were safe and alright. The brothers could see Joseph coming from a long ways away. He was wearing his brightly colored coat.
One brother pointed. " Look, here comes the dreamer".
Another brother pointed. " Let's kill him". His voice hesitated. " Let's throw his body in a pit".
Another brother spoke up. " We'll say a wild animal ate him".
" Good idea". The brother smiled. " Then we'll see what happens to his dreams".
The oldest son Reuben spoke up. " We will not kill him".
Another brother spoke up. " Then what shall we do with him?".
Reuben thought for a moment. " Let's just throw him in the pit to die".
The brothers stole Joseph's coat. Joseph was dumped into a pit.
Reuben left. A caravan of Ishmaelites came. The brothers sold Joseph to them for 20 pieces of silver. The caravan left for Egypt with Joseph.
" The boy is gone" cried Reuben when he returned. " What shall I do?".
It was decided that they would lie to their father. They stained Joseph's coat with animal blood.
Jacob cried. He loved Joseph.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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