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1 Chronicles 5

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26 verses in KJV · 141 outgoing cross-reference links

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Opening verses of 1 Chronicles 5 (KJV)

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.

5:2 For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him [came] the chief ruler; but the birthright [was] Joseph’s:)

5:3 The sons, [I say], of Reuben the firstborn of Israel [were], Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

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Historical / attribution context

Traditional writer attribution: Ezra

Approximate study chronology: c. 1710 BC to c. 1060 BC

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Original-language word-study starting points

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