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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 2

Question 2

The Patriarchs

Reuben advised his brothers not to kill Joseph but to cast him into a pit because he

  1. A.did not want them to shed the blood of the innocent.
  2. B.wanted to rescue him afterwards and bring him safely to their father.
  3. C.wanted to bury him alive in the pit.
  4. D.wanted them to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites.
  5. E.loved his brother dearly.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (wanted to rescue him afterwards and bring him safely to their father.)

Explanation

Reuben suggested the pit so that he could rescue Joseph out of their hands and restore him to their father (Genesis 37:22).