1 Chronicles 5:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 5:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 5:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 5:1 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Chronicles 5:1 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 5:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 5:1
“And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:1: now, sons, reuben
“These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:1: sons, reuben, firstborn
“And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn.”
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“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:1: sons, father, joseph
“And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:1: sons, father, given
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