The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons of Reuben, who was Israel's firstborn, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
This verse lists the four sons of Reuben, Jacob's oldest son, establishing his family line in Israel's genealogy.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that serves as a historical record of Israel's genealogies and events, compiled after the Babylonian exile to reaffirm the nation's identity and God's promises to His people. Reuben, as Jacob's firstborn son, represents one of the twelve tribes of Israel, though he forfeited his birthright due to his actions as detailed in Genesis. This verse lists his sons to preserve the tribal lineage and demonstrate the continuity of God's covenant through family lines.
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