168 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1–40:23), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-GEN GENESIS | 37:21 save — GEN1459 R. Tanchum b. Chanilai said: “Why did the... GEN1459 R. Tanchum b. Chanilai said: “Why did the tribe of Reuven merit being reckoned first [for the cities of refuge]? Because Reuven initiated the rescue, as it is written: ‘And Reuven heard, and rescued him from their hands’” Makkot 10a TEMIMAH-GEN 156 Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-GENVerse37:21Keyword(s)saveSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 37:21 save — GEN1458 One who wishes that neither he nor oth... Previous Article GENESIS | 37:22 save — GEN1460 From this it is to be derived that it is ... Next Article