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1 Chronicles 5:1-3
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1 Chronicles 5:1-3
International Standard Version
Genealogy of Reuben(A)
5 Here is a record of[a] the descendants of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn. (He was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s marriage bed, his birthright was transferred to the descendants of Israel’s son Joseph. As a result, Reuben is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. 2 Even though Judah became prominent among his relatives—that is, the Commander-in-chief[b] will be his descendant—nevertheless the right of the firstborn went to Joseph.)
3 The descendants of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, included Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
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- 1 Chronicles 5:1 The Heb. lacks Here is a record of
- 1 Chronicles 5:2 Or Prince; i.e. a title of Messiah; lit. Nagid; i.e. a senior officer entrusted with dual roles of operational oversight and administrative authority
1 Chronicles 5:1-3
New International Version
1 Chronicles 5:1-3
New International Version
Reuben
5 The sons of Reuben(A) the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s marriage bed,(B) his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph(C) son of Israel;(D) so he could not be listed in the genealogical record in accordance with his birthright,(E) 2 and though Judah(F) was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler(G) came from him, the rights of the firstborn(H) belonged to Joseph)— 3 the sons of Reuben(I) the firstborn of Israel:
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