1 Chronicles 5:1-3

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Reuben’s Descendants

5 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn,^(A) but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph^(B) son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed.^(C) He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright. ² Although Judah became strong among his brothers^(D) and a ruler came from him,^(E) the birthright was given to Joseph.