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1 Chronicles 5:1

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And the sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel (for he was the first-born; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

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1 Chronicles 5:1 in other translations

The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be listed according to the birthright.

1 Chronicles 5:1 · World English Bible

1 Chronicles 5:1 in context

  1. 1And the sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel (for he was the first-born; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.
  2. 2For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s),
  3. 3the sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.