1 Chronicles 5:2

1 Chronicles 5:1 bbe — And the sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, (for he was the oldest son, but, because he made his father's bride-b…

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"And the sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, (for he was the oldest son, but, because he made his father's bride-bed unclean, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel; but he is not to be given the place of the oldest."

— 1 Chronicles 5:1, Bible in Basic English

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“Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.”
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“The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.”
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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

And the sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, (for he was the oldest son, but, because he made his father's bride-bed unclean, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel; but he is not to be given the place of the oldest.

Though Judah became stronger than his brothers, and from him came the ruler, the birthright was Joseph's:)

The sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.

The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

1 Chronicles 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 5:1 say?

1 Chronicles 5:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, (for he was the oldest son, but, because he made his father's bride-bed unclean, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel; but he is not to be given the place of the oldest.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 5:1 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 5:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 1.

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.

What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 5:1.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 5:1 in?

1 Chronicles 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 5:1?

1 Chronicles 5:1 reads (BBE): “And the sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, (for he was the oldest son, but, because he made his father's bride-bed unclean, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel; but he is not to be given the place of the oldest.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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