REUBEN’S DESCENDANTS

5 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn,g but his birthright was given to the sons of Josephh son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed.i He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright. 2 Although Judah became strong among his brothersj and a ruler came from him,k the birthright was given to Joseph.