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These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright.

Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.

Joel’s sons: his son Shemaiah,

his son Micah, his son Reaiah,

and his son Beerah.

His relatives by their families as they are recorded in their family records:

Of Gershom: his son Libni,

his son Joah, his son Iddo,

Kohath’s sons: his son Amminadab,

his son Elkanah, his son Ebiasaph,

his son Tahath,

his son Elkanah, his son Zophai,

his son Eliab,

Samuel’s sons: his firstborn Joel,

Merari’s sons: Mahli, his son Libni,

his son Shimea, his son Haggiah,

Heman’s relative was Asaph, who stood at his right hand:

But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the most holy place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offerings and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

These are Aaron’s sons: his son Eleazar,

his son Bukki, his son Uzzi,