Genesis 37:21

Overview - Genesis 37
1	Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brethren.
5	His dreams and the interpretation.
12	Jacob sends him to his brethren, who counsel to slay him.
21	At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit;
25	and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; while Ruben grieves at not finding him.
31	His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately.
36	Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar.

Genesis 37:21  (King James Version)
And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.