1 Chronicles 5:3 meaning and explanation
The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
1 Chronicles 5:3, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse lists the four sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob (here called Israel). The Chronicler has just explained that Reuben lost his birthright because he defiled his father's bed (verse 1, referring to Genesis 35:22), so the list marks the tribe's origin while quietly noting its diminished standing.
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