Reuben advised his brothers not to kill Joseph but to cast him into a pit because he
He did not want them to shed the blood of the innocent
Wanted to rescue him afterwards and bring him safely to their father
Wanted to bury him alive in the pit
Wanted them to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites
Loved his brother dearly
Correct answer is B
Reuben advised his brothers to cast Joseph into a pit rather than kill him because he did not want them to shed the blood of the innocent. Reuben intended to later rescue Joseph from the pit and return him safely to their father. This incident is recorded in Genesis 37:21-22.