2. The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph.
3. The sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
4. The descendants of Joel were Shemaiah, Gog, Shimei,
5. Micah, Reaiah, Baal,
6. and Beerah. Beerah was the leader of the Reubenites when they were taken into captivity by King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria.