1Ch 5:1 | Clarke | STEP | The genealogies of Reuben, . Of Gad, . The exploits of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh, . The genealogy of the half tribe of Manasseh, , . The idolatry of these tribes and their captivity by the Assyrians, , . 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 ; , and the precedency was given to Judah; from him therefore came the chief ruler. This appears to be the meaning of the place.

1 Chronicles 5:1

Introduction

The genealogies of Reuben, 1Chr 5:1-10. Of Gad, 1Chr 5:11-17. The exploits of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh, 1Chr 5:18-22. The genealogy of the half tribe of Manasseh, 1Chr 5:23, 1Chr 5:24. The idolatry of these tribes and their captivity by the Assyrians, 1Chr 5:25, 1Chr 5:26.

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 Gen 35:22; Gen 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.