1 Chronicles 5:3 net — The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn:Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

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"The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn:Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi."

— 1 Chronicles 5:3, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

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Reuben’s Descendants The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn–(Now he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph, Israel’s son. So Reuben is not listed as firstborn in the genealogical records.

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Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)

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The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn:Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

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The descendants of Joel:His son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei,

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his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal,

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and his son Beerah, whom King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was the tribal leader of Reuben.

1 Chronicles 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 5:3 say?
1 Chronicles 5:3 in the NET Bible reads: “The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn:Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 5:3 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 5:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 3.
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 5:3.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 5:3 in?
1 Chronicles 5:3 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 5:3?
1 Chronicles 5:3 reads (NET): “The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn:Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.” 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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