Genesis 37:20-22

New Century Version

²⁰ Let’s kill him and throw his body into one of the wells. We can tell our father that a wild animal killed him. Then we will see what will become of his dreams.”

²¹ But Reuben heard their plan and saved Joseph, saying, “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.