Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
Parallel translations
- WEB Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
- BSB Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah;
- NKJV Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah;
- NASB Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah;
- NLT Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah,
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Quick answer
This begins the roll call of Jacob's sons who came into Egypt. It grounds the nation of Israel in named, historical individuals.
Overview
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah are the first four sons of Leah. From Levi will come the priesthood and Moses himself, and from Judah will come the kingly line of David and ultimately Jesus. The careful listing underscores that God works His saving purposes through a particular family in history.
Cross-references & the web
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- Gen 35:22And 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:
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