Verse 1
The sons of Reuben the first-born - As Reuben was the eldest son of Jacob, why was not his genealogy reviewed first? This verse answers the question; he lost the birth-right because of the transgression mentioned Genesis 35:22 ; Genesis 49:4 , and the precedency was given to Judah; from him therefore came the chief ruler. This appears to be the meaning of the place.
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