2
Even though Judah was more prominent than his brothers and the prince was to come from him, Joseph received the rights as firstborn.)
3
The sons of Reuben, Israel's firstborn, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
4
Joel's son was Shemaiah. Shemaiah's son was Gog. Gog's son was Shimei.
5
Shimei's son was Micah. Micah's son was Reaiah. Reaiah's son was Baal.
6
Baal's son was Beerah. King Tiglath Pilneser of Assyria took him away as a captive. He was leader of the tribe of Reuben.