1. The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be listed according to the birthright.
2. For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s)—
3. the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.