1 Chronicles 5:1-3

The Voice

5 ^1-2 Because Reuben slept with his father’s concubine, he forfeited his rights as the firstborn of Israel, his monetary inheritance and his political position as the leader of the nation of Israel. Although Reuben’s inheritance and birthright were given to Joseph, Judah’s descendants became the rulers of Israel.

³ Reuben’s sons (the firstborn of Israel) were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.