1 Chronicles 5:1

These were the sons of Reuben. Reuben was Israel's firstborn son. But he slept with one of his father's wives. So his rights as the firstborn son were given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel. That is why Reuben is not listed as the firstborn.

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