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1 Now the sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel (for he was the first-born, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. 2 Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph), 3 the sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. 1 Chronicles 5:1-3, New American Standard 1977. Copyright © 1977 by The Lockman Foundation.
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