1 Chronicles 5:1,2
Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but for as much as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.
Nave's Topical Index

Man's Passions and God's Purpose
... In chapter xlii.22, Reuben himself reminds his brothers of what had passed. ... Joseph
was meant by Jacob as his successor in the forfeited birthright"his scheme ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/mans passions and gods purpose.htm

They Shall be Called the Children of God
... We were not akin to God. We had by sin lost and forfeited our pedigree. ... Reuben
for incest lost the prerogative of his birthright (Genesis 49:4 ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/19 they shall be called.htm

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