And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said, Jehovah has surely looked upon my affliction. Now therefore, my husband will love me.

Gather around and hear, you sons of Jacob, and listen to Israel your father.

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity and the excellency of power.

Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was indeed the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel, for the genealogy to not be reckoned according to the birthright;

And these were the names of the sons of Israel who went into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben was Jacob's firstborn.

The sons of Reuben were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

These were the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. These were the families of Reuben.

the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.