1 Chronicles 5:1-2

International Standard Version

Genealogy of Reuben^(A)

5 Here is a record of^[a] the descendants of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn. (He was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s marriage bed, his birthright was transferred to the descendants of Israel’s son Joseph. As a result, Reuben is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. ² Even though Judah became prominent among his relatives—that is, the Commander-in-chief^[b] will be his descendant—nevertheless the right of the firstborn went to Joseph.)