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Genesis 46:8-27

8 These are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt:
Reuben the firstborn of Jacob.

9 The sons of Reuben:
Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.

10 The sons of Simeon:
Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

11 The sons of Levi:
Gershon, Kohath and Merari.

12 The sons of Judah:
Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez and Zerah (but Er and Onan had died in the land of Canaan).
The sons of Perez:
Hezron and Hamul.

13 The sons of Issachar:
Tola, Puah, Jashub and Shimron.

14 The sons of Zebulun:
Sered, Elon and Jahleel.

15 These were the sons Leah bore to Jacob in Paddan Aram, besides his daughter Dinah. These sons and daughters of his were thirty-three in all.

16 The sons of Gad:
Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi and Areli.

17 The sons of Asher:
Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi and Beriah.
Their sister was Serah.
The sons of Beriah:
Heber and Malkiel.

18 These were the children born to Jacob by Zilpah, whom Laban had given to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all.

19 The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel:
Joseph and Benjamin.

20 In Egypt, Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.

21 The sons of Benjamin:
Bela, Beker, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim and Ard.

22 These were the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob—fourteen in all.

23 The son of Dan:
Hushim.

24 The sons of Naphtali:
Jahziel, Guni, Jezer and Shillem.

25 These were the sons born to Jacob by Bilhah, whom Laban had given to his daughter Rachel—seven in all.

26 All those who went to Egypt with Jacob—those who were his direct descendants, not counting his sons’ wives—numbered sixty-six persons.

27 With the two sons who had been born to Joseph in Egypt, the members of Jacob’s family, which went to Egypt, were seventy in all.

Cross References for Genesis 46:8-27

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 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

1 Chronicles 5:1 - Reuben The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled hi... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1

Exodus 1:1-5 - The Israelites Oppressed These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob... Click to read the verse Exodus 1:1-5 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:1-5

Deuteronomy 33:6 - “Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.” Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:6

Numbers 1:20-21 - From the descendants of Reuben the firstborn son of Israel: All the men twenty years old or mor... Click to read the verse Numbers 1:20-21 Click to read the verse Numbers 1:20-21

Numbers 2:10-13 - 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 2:10-13 Click to read the verse Numbers 2:10-13

Genesis 35:22-23 - While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bi... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:22-23 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:22-23

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 8:1-40 - The Genealogy of Saul the Benjamite Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the s... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 8:1-40 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 8:1-40

Numbers 26:4-11 - “Take a census of the men twenty years old or more, as the Lord commanded Moses.” These were th... Click to read the verse Numbers 26:4-11 Click to read the verse Numbers 26:4-11

Exodus 6:14-18 - These were the heads of their families: The sons of Reuben the firstborn son of Israel were Han... Click to read the verse Exodus 6:14-18 Click to read the verse Exodus 6:14-18

Genesis 49:1-33 - Jacob Blesses His Sons Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell yo... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:1-33 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:1-33

Genesis 29:1-30 - Jacob Arrives in Paddan Aram Then Jacob continued on his journey and came to the land of the ea... Click to read the verse Genesis 29:1-30 Click to read the verse Genesis 29:1-30

1 Chronicles 2:1-55 - Israel’s Sons These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:1-55 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 2:1-55

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