Bible Concordance: Reuben's

Chapter xlix
... Reuben is censured (v. Genesis 49:4). Simeon's and Levi's anger is cursed (v. Genesis
49:7) not they themselves. ... 3, 4. Reuben, thou art my first-born,. ...
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Joseph Attacked by the Archers
... Looking upon his son Reuben, a tear was in his eye, for he recollected Reuben's
sin; he passed over Simeon and Levi, giving some slight rebuke; upon the others ...
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Recreant Reuben
... THE BOOK OF JUDGES RECREANT REUBEN. ... At the watercourses of Reuben there were
great searchings of heart.'"Judges 5:16 (RV). I. The fight. ...
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The Book of Jubilees
... derived from the same source. The account of Reuben's crime agrees with
the narrative in the Jubilees. Other matters are, Levi's ...
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Chapter xliii
... The negative aspect of the case is this: Reuben had forfeited his pre-eminence by
incest (Genesis 35:22); Simeon was incarcerated; Levi had displayed cruel ...
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Chapter xlvii
... of Esau, was grieved by the rape of his daughter Dinah and by the murder perpetrated
by his sons, Simeon and Levi, was deeply pained by Reuben's incest, and ...
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Man's Passions and God's Purpose
... Joseph into Egypt. And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph
was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes. And he returned ...
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Chapter xxxvii
... For Reuben had sacrificed his claim by incest. ... 29, 30. And Reuben returned to the
cistern and, lo, Joseph was not in the cistern; and he rent his garments. ...
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The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs.
... in the canon, we find the thought that by individual sinners we ought to understand
individual Satans." This idea occurs in the Testament of Reuben (chaps. ii. ...
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The Jerusalem Sinner Saved;
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Thesaurus

Reuben's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reuben's (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 33:6 Let life not
death be Reuben's, let not the number of his men be small. (BBE). ...
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Reuben (73 Occurrences)
... After Jacob and his family went down into Egypt (46:8) no further mention is made
of Reuben beyond what is recorded in ch. 49:3,4. Reuben, Tribe of. ...
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Reuel (14 Occurrences)

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Reubenites (37 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia REUBENITES. roo'-ben-its (ha-re'ubheni; demoi
Rhouben): Members of the tribe of Reuben (Numbers 26:7, etc.). ...
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Topical Encyclopedia

Reuben is a significant figure in the Bible, known as the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. His life and actions are recorded primarily in the Book of Genesis, and he is recognized as the progenitor of the Tribe of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Birth and Family Background

Reuben was born to Jacob and Leah, as recorded in Genesis 29:32: "Leah conceived and bore a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, 'The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.'" His name, Reuben, is derived from the Hebrew words "ra'ah" (to see) and "ben" (son), reflecting Leah's hope that Jacob would now show her greater affection.

Role in the Family

As the firstborn, Reuben held a position of prominence and responsibility within Jacob's family. However, his actions often undermined his status. One of the most notable incidents involving Reuben is his attempt to save his brother Joseph from being killed by his other brothers. In Genesis 37:21-22, Reuben intervenes, saying, "Let us not take his life. Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him." His intention was to rescue Joseph later and return him to their father.

Moral Failings

Reuben's moral failings are highlighted in Genesis 35:22, where he is said to have slept with Bilhah, his father's concubine. This act of defiance and disrespect had significant consequences for Reuben's standing in the family. Jacob, on his deathbed, addressed this transgression in Genesis 49:3-4: "Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch and defiled it."

Tribe of Reuben

The Tribe of Reuben settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, as described in Numbers 32. They, along with the tribes of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, requested this land because it was suitable for their livestock. Moses granted their request on the condition that they assist the other tribes in conquering the land west of the Jordan.

Legacy

Reuben's legacy is a complex one, marked by both his initial promise as the firstborn and his subsequent moral failings. His tribe played a role in the early history of Israel, though it did not achieve the prominence of some of the other tribes. Despite his shortcomings, Reuben's account serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and the consequences of one's actions.

Resources

What can we learn from the tribe of Reuben? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Reuben in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Joseph in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

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