1As to sons of Reuben, first-born of Israel -- for he [is] the first-born, and on account of his profaning the couch of his father hath his birthright been given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, and [he is] not to be reckoned by genealogy for the birthright,
2for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright [is] to Joseph.
3Sons of Reuben, first-born of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
4Sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,