Reuben returned unto the pit, that, according to his brethren's order, Genesis 37:27, he might take him thence and sell him. He rent his clothes, as the manner was upon doleful occurrences. See below, Genesis 37:34 Numbers 14:6 Ezra 9:3 Job 1:20, Job 2:12.
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Genesis 37:29
29 And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.