Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; New Living Translation Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, English Standard Version Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Berean Standard Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; King James Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, New King James Version Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; New American Standard Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; NASB 1995 Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; NASB 1977 Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; Legacy Standard Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Amplified Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Christian Standard Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Holman Christian Standard Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; American Standard Version Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, English Revised Version Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; GOD'S WORD® Translation Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Good News Translation Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, International Standard Version Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Majority Standard Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; NET Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, New Heart English Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Webster's Bible Translation Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, World English Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionReuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Young's Literal Translation Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Smith's Literal Translation Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRuben, Simeon, Levi, Juda, Catholic Public Domain Version Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, New American Bible Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; New Revised Standard Version Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleReuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Rubil and Shemon and Levi and Yehuda. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Brenton Septuagint Translation Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judas, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Israelites Multiply in Egypt1These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: 2Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; 3Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin;… Cross References Genesis 35:22-26 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: / The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. ... Genesis 46:8-27 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ... Genesis 49:1-28 Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come: / Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. / Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. ... Numbers 1:20-43 From the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500. / From the sons of Simeon, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, ... Numbers 26:5-51 Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. / These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. ... Deuteronomy 33:6-25 Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.” / And concerning Judah he said: “O LORD, hear the cry of Judah and bring him to his people. With his own hands he defends his cause, but may You be a help against his foes.” / Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. ... 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. Revelation 7:4-8 And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ... Acts 7:8-9 Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. / Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him Genesis 29:31-35 When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. / And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” / Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. ... Genesis 30:1-24 When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” / Then she said, “Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family.” ... Genesis 30:25-43 Now after Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way so I can return to my homeland. / Give me my wives and children for whom I have served you, that I may go on my way. You know how hard I have worked for you.” / But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.” ... Genesis 31:1-16 Now Jacob heard that Laban’s sons were saying, “Jacob has taken away all that belonged to our father and built all this wealth at our father’s expense.” / And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed. / Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.” ... Genesis 32:22-32 During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. / He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions. / So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. ... Genesis 33:1-20 Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ... Treasury of Scripture Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Reuben. Genesis 35:22 And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve: Jump to Previous Judah Levi Reuben SimeonJump to Next Judah Levi Reuben SimeonExodus 1 1. The children of Israel, after Joseph's death, increase.8. The more they are oppressed by a new king, the more they multiply. 15. The godliness of the midwives in saving the male children alive. 22. Pharaoh commands the male children to be cast into the river Reuben Reuben is the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, making him the eldest of the twelve tribes of Israel. His birth is recorded in Genesis 29:32. Reuben's name means "behold, a son," reflecting Leah's hope for Jacob's affection. Reuben's actions, such as sleeping with Bilhah, his father's concubine (Genesis 35:22), led to the loss of his birthright, which was later given to Joseph's sons (1 Chronicles 5:1-2). Reuben's tribe settled east of the Jordan River, in a region known for its pastoral lands, which aligns with the tribe's reputation for being shepherds. Simeon Levi Judah Persons / Places / Events 1. ReubenThe firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. Reuben's birth is significant as he was the first of the twelve tribes of Israel. His actions and decisions throughout Genesis reflect both leadership and moral challenges. 2. Simeon The second son of Jacob and Leah. Simeon is known for his role in the violent response to the defilement of his sister Dinah, which had lasting implications for his tribe. 3. Levi The third son of Jacob and Leah. Levi's descendants became the priestly tribe, set apart for religious duties and service to God, despite Levi's earlier violent actions alongside Simeon. 4. Judah The fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Judah's lineage is significant as it leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ, highlighting the theme of redemption and leadership. Teaching Points The Importance of Birth Order and ResponsibilityReuben, as the firstborn, had a unique position and responsibility. Reflect on how birth order and family roles can influence one's life and decisions. Consequences of Actions Simeon and Levi's actions in Genesis 34 remind us that our choices have lasting impacts. Consider how our decisions today can affect future generations. Redemption and Leadership Judah's account is one of redemption, as he moves from questionable actions to becoming a leader among his brothers. This highlights God's ability to use imperfect people for His purposes. Priestly Calling and Service Levi's descendants were set apart for priestly duties. Reflect on how God calls each of us to serve in unique ways, regardless of our past.Verses 2-5. - The sons of the legitimate wives Leah and Rachel are placed first, in the order of their seniority (Genesis 29:32-35; Genesis 30:18-20; Genesis 35:18); then these of the secondary wives, or concubines, also in the order of their birth (Genesis 30:6-13). The order is different from that observed in Genesis 46, and seems intended to do honour to legitimate, as opposed to secondary, wedlock. The omission of Joseph follows necessarily from the exact form of the opening phrase, "These are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt with Jacob." Verse 5. - All the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls. This is manifestly intended as a repetition of Genesis 46:27, and throws the reader back upon the details there adduced, which make up the exact number of "seventy souls," by the inclusion of Jacob himself, of Joseph, and of Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. The inaccuracy by which Jacob is counted among his own descendants, is thoroughly Oriental and Hebraistic, however opposed to Western habits of thought. To stumble at it shows a narrow and carping spirit. (Compare note on Genesis 46:15.) For Joseph was in Egypt already. Joseph, i.e., has not been mentioned with the other sons of Jacob, since he did not "come into Egypt with Jacob," but was there previously. The transfer of the clause to the commencement of the verse, which is made by the LXX., is unnecessary. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Reuben,רְאוּבֵ֣ן (rə·’ū·ḇên) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc Simeon, שִׁמְע֔וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife Levi, לֵוִ֖י (lê·wî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3878: Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him and Judah; וִיהוּדָֽה׃ (wî·hū·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links Exodus 1:2 NIVExodus 1:2 NLT Exodus 1:2 ESV Exodus 1:2 NASB Exodus 1:2 KJV Exodus 1:2 BibleApps.com Exodus 1:2 Biblia Paralela Exodus 1:2 Chinese Bible Exodus 1:2 French Bible Exodus 1:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 1:2 Reuben Simeon Levi and Judah (Exo. Ex) |
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