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1 Chronicles says Reuben was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph (1 Chronicles 5:1). The text also notes that Judah prevailed above his brothers and a ruler came from him, though the birthright belonged to Joseph (1 Chronicles 5:2).
1The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father`s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.
2For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph`s:)