1 Chronicles

Retells some stories from Samuel and Kings, focusing on King David and the importance of worship.

Chapter 5

KJV - 1 Chronicles 5:1

Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

Now, Reuben's sons, who was the first child of Israel, had a birthright. But because he did something wrong in his father's bed, the birthright was given to Joseph's sons instead. So, their family line is not counted based on the birthright.

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