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1 Chronicles 5:1-2

1 Reuben
The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s marriage bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel; so he could not be listed in the genealogical record in accordance with his birthright,

2 and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the firstborn belonged to Joseph)—

Cross References for 1 Chronicles 5:1-2

Colossians 1:15 - The Supremacy of Christ He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Click to read the verse Colossians 1:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:15

Genesis 35:22 - While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bi... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:22

Genesis 49:4 - Turbulent as the waters, you will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father’s bed, onto... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:4

Genesis 25:23 - The Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be se... Click to read the verse Genesis 25:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:23

Genesis 29:32 - Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, “It is becaus... Click to read the verse Genesis 29:32 Click to read the verse Genesis 29:32

Genesis 49:3-4 - “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, exc... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3-4 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3-4

Leviticus 18:8 - “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; that would dishonor your father. Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:8 Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:8

1 Corinthians 5:1 - Expel the Immoral Brother! It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, a... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:1

Deuteronomy 33:17 - In majesty he is like a firstborn bull; his horns are the horns of a wild ox. With them he will... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:17

Genesis 46:8 - These are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben... Click to read the verse Genesis 46:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 46:8

Numbers 1:5 - These are the names of the men who are to assist you: from Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; Click to read the verse Numbers 1:5 Click to read the verse Numbers 1:5

1 Chronicles 2:1 - Israel’s Sons These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:1

Genesis 49:3 - “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, exc... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3

Ezekiel 47:13 - The Boundaries of the Land This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “These are the boundaries by w... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 47:13 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 47:13

Deuteronomy 21:17 - He must acknowledge the son of his unloved wife as the firstborn by giving him a double share o... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:17

Numbers 1:20 - From the descendants of Reuben the firstborn son of Israel: All the men twenty years old or mor... Click to read the verse Numbers 1:20 Click to read the verse Numbers 1:20

Numbers 26:5 - The descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel, were: through Hanoch, the Hanochite cla... Click to read the verse Numbers 26:5 Click to read the verse Numbers 26:5

Deuteronomy 27:20 - “Cursed is the man who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he dishonors his father’s bed.” Then ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:20

Exodus 6:14 - These were the heads of their families: The sons of Reuben the firstborn son of Israel were Han... Click to read the verse Exodus 6:14 Click to read the verse Exodus 6:14

Numbers 16:1 - Korah, Dathan and Abiram Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and certain Re... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:1 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:1

Ezekiel 22:10 - In you are those who dishonor their fathers’ bed; in you are those who violate women during the... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:10

Leviticus 20:11 - “‘If a man sleeps with his father’s wife, he has dishonored his father. Both the man and the wo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:11 Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:11

Numbers 2:10 - On the south will be the divisions of the camp of Reuben under their standard. The leader of th... Click to read the verse Numbers 2:10 Click to read the verse Numbers 2:10

Joshua 14:6 - Hebron Given to Caleb Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephun... Click to read the verse Joshua 14:6 Click to read the verse Joshua 14:6

1 Chronicles 26:10 - Hosah the Merarite had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father ha... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 26:10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 26:10

1 Samuel 16:6-11 - When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:6-11 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:6-11

Genesis 48:15-22 - Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, ... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:15-22 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:15-22