1 Chronicles 5:1 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

The oldest son of Israel was Reuben. But since he dishonored his father by sleeping with one of his father’s concubines, his birthright was given to the sons of his brother Joseph. For this reason, Reuben is not listed in the genealogical records as the firstborn son.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

His birthright was given... In particular, the right of the firstborn to a double inheritance (Deuteronomy 21:17) was conferred …

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

I.—THE REUBENITES (1 Chronicles 5:1–10).

Reuben the firstborn of Israel. — See Genesis 49:3: <…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Now the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel
Are as follow in (1 Chronicles 5:3) where the account be…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

This chapter gives some account of the two tribes and a half seated on the east side of Jordan. They were taken captive by the king of Assyria beca…