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1 Chronicles 5:1
“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 reckoned after the birthright.”
Verse in context — 1 Chronicles 5
1
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 reckoned after the birthright.
2
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
3
the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
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Genealogies and David’s reign, emphasizing temple worship.
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