The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn–( Now he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph, Israel’s son. So Reuben is not listed as firstborn in the genealogical records.

以色列的长子原是流便；因他污秽了父亲的床，他长子的名分就归了约瑟。只是按家谱他不算长子。

以色列的长子吕便的后裔。吕便玷污了父亲的床，他长子的名分就归了以色列的儿子约瑟的后裔；因此，家谱就不按出生顺序登录。

以色列的长子吕便的后裔。吕便玷污了父亲的床，他长子的名分就归了以色列的儿子约瑟的后裔；因此，家谱就不按出生顺序登录。

以色列的长子原是吕便，但因为他玷污了父亲的床，他长子的名分就给了他弟弟约瑟的后代。因此，按家谱他不是长子。

以色列的长子流本的儿子如下（流本虽然是长子，但是因为他玷污了他父亲的床，他长子的名分就归给以色列的儿子约瑟的儿子，所以按着家谱他不算是长子。

以色列的長子原是呂便；因他污穢了父親的牀，他長子的名分就歸了約瑟。只是按家譜他不算長子。

以色列的長子呂便的後裔。呂便玷污了父親的床，他長子的名分就歸了以色列的兒子約瑟的後裔；因此，家譜就不按出生順序登錄。

以色列的長子呂便的後裔。呂便玷污了父親的床，他長子的名分就歸了以色列的兒子約瑟的後裔；因此，家譜就不按出生順序登錄。

以色列的長子原是呂便，但因為他玷污了父親的床，他長子的名分就給了他弟弟約瑟的後代。因此，按家譜他不是長子。

以色列的長子流本的兒子如下（流本雖然是長子，但是因為他玷污了他父親的床，他長子的名分就歸給以色列的兒子約瑟的兒子，所以按著家譜他不算是長子。

以色列的長子如便的兒子（如便固然是長子，只因他沾污了他父親的鋪蓋，他長子的名分就歸了以色列的兒子約瑟的子孫；不過在家譜之登記上約瑟是不按着長子名分而登記的。

流便為以色列長子、因污其父之榻、故長子之業、歸於以色列子約瑟之子、惟譜系不依此記載、

以色列之長子流便、因烝父妾、故以色列以長子之業予約瑟子孫、而譜系仍載流便為長子。

流便原為以色列長子、因污其父之床、故長子之業、予以色列子約瑟子孫、惟譜系不載約瑟為長子、

The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel( he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s marriage bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel; so he could not be listed in the genealogical record in accordance with his birthright,

Reuben was the oldest son of Israel. But he slept with his father’s concubine. By doing that, he made his father’s bed“ unclean.” That’s why his rights as the oldest son were given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel. So Reuben isn’t listed in the family history as the one who had the rights of the oldest son.

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, so that he could not be enrolled as the oldest son;

The oldest son of Israel was Reuben. But since he dishonored his father by sleeping with one of his father’s concubines, his birthright was given to the sons of his brother Joseph. For this reason, Reuben is not listed in the genealogical records as the firstborn son.

These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright.

Now the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel( for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel; so he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright.

Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel— he was indeed the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel, so that the genealogy is not listed according to the birthright;

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.

These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright.

Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel,( for he[ was] the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

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.

So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said,“ The LORD has looked with pity on my oppressed condition. Surely my husband will love me now.”

While Israel was living in that land, Reuben had sexual relations with Bilhah, his father’s concubine, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:

Then he blessed Joseph and said,“ May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked– the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day,the Angel who has protected me from all harm– bless these boys. May my name be named in them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. May they grow into a multitude on the earth.”When Joseph saw that his father placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, it displeased him. So he took his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head.Joseph said to his father,“ Not so, my father, for this is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.”But his father refused and said,“ I know, my son, I know. He too will become a nation and he too will become great. In spite of this, his younger brother will be even greater and his descendants will become a multitude of nations.”So he blessed them that day, saying,“ By you will Israel bless, saying,‘ May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh.Then Israel said to Joseph,“ I am about to die, but God will be with you and will bring you back to the land of your fathers.As one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope, which I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow.”

Hosah, one of the descendants of Merari, had sons: The firstborn Shimri( he was not actually the firstborn, but his father gave him that status),

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power.You are destructive like water and will not excel, for you got on your father’s bed, then you defiled it– he got on my couch!

Now these are the names of the men who are to help you: from Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;

and the LORD said to her,“ Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt– Jacob and his sons: Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob.

‘ Cursed is the one who has sexual relations with his father’s former wife, for he dishonors his father.’ Then all the people will say,‘ Amen!’

Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth, who were Reubenites, took men

These are the heads of their fathers’ households: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben.

If a man has sexual intercourse with his father’s wife, he has exposed his father’s nakedness. Both of them must be put to death; their blood guilt is on themselves.

The men of Judah approached Joshua in Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him,“ You know what the LORD said about you and me to Moses, the man of God, at Kadesh Barnea.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,

When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself,“ Surely, here before the LORD stands his chosen king!”But the LORD said to Samuel,“ Don’t be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. But Samuel said,“ The LORD has not chosen this one, either.”Then Jesse presented Shammah. But Samuel said,“ The LORD has not chosen this one either.”Jesse presented seven of his sons to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse,“ The LORD has not chosen any of these.”Then Samuel said to Jesse,“ Is that all of the young men?” Jesse replied,“ There is still the youngest one, but he’s taking care of the flock.” Samuel said to Jesse,“ Send and get him, for we cannot turn our attention to other things until he comes here.”

It is actually reported that sexual immorality exists among you, the kind of immorality that is not permitted even among the Gentiles, so that someone is cohabiting with his father’s wife.

Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. The Reubenites: from Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; from Pallu, the family of the Palluites;

Rather, he must acknowledge the son of the less loved wife as firstborn and give him the double portion of all he has, for that son is the beginning of his father’s procreative power– to him should go the right of the firstborn.

You must not have sexual intercourse with your father’s wife; she is your father’s nakedness.

These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Issachar and Zebulun;