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| 1Here is a record of 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. | 1The sons of Reuben, Israel's firstborn--(Now he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father's bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph, Israel's son. So Reuben is not listed as firstborn in the genealogical records. |
| 2Even though Judah became prominent among his relatives—that is, the Commander-in-chief will be his descendant—nevertheless the right of the firstborn went to Joseph.) | 2Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.) |
| 3The descendants of Reuben, Israel's firstborn, included Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. | 3The sons of Reuben, Israel's firstborn: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| 4Joel's descendants were his son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei, | 4The descendants of Joel: His son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei, |
| 5his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal, | 5his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal, |
| 6and his son Beerah, whom King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria carried away into exile, and who was a governor of the descendants of Reuben. | 6and his son Beerah, whom King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was the tribal leader of Reuben. |
| 7His relatives, listed by families when the genealogy was enrolled according to their generations, included the chief, Jeiel, Zechariah, | 7His brothers by their clans, as listed in their genealogical records: The leader Jeiel, Zechariah, |
| 8and Azaz's son Bela, grandson of Shema, and great-grandson of Joel, who lived in Aroer, near Nebo and Baal-meon. | 8and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. They lived in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal Meon. |
| 9He also lived eastward as far as the entrance to the wilderness this side of the Euphrates River, because their cattle had increased in the territory of Gilead. | 9In the east they settled as far as the entrance to the desert that stretches to the Euphrates River, for their cattle had increased in numbers in the land of Gilead. |
| 10During the reign of Saul they declared war on the Hagrites, who fell in battle by their hand. They lived in their tents throughout all of east Gilead. | 10During the time of Saul they attacked the Hagrites and defeated them. They took over their territory in the entire eastern region of Gilead. |
| 11Gad's descendants lived beside them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah: | 11The descendants of Gad lived near them in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah. |
| 12They included Joel their chief, Shapham their second in command, Janai, and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. | 12They included Joel the leader, Shapham the second in command, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. |
| 13Their seven relatives, according to the households of their clans, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. | 13Their relatives, listed according to their families, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber--seven in all. |
| 14These were the descendants of Huri's son Abihail, who was fathered by Jaroah, who was fathered by Gilead, who was fathered by Michael, who was fathered by Jeshishai, who was fathered by Jahdo, and who was fathered by Buz: | 14These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, son of Jaroah, son of Gilead, son of Michael, son of Jeshishai, son of Jahdo, son of Buz. |
| 15Abdiel's son Ahi, who was the grandson of Guni, was chief in their clan. | 15Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the leader of the family. |
| 16They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its villages, and in all the surrounding suburbs of Sharon as far as their borders. | 16They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its surrounding settlements, and in the pasturelands of Sharon to their very borders. |
| 17All of them were enrolled by genealogies during the reign of King Jotham of Judah and during the reign of King Jeroboam of Israel. | 17All of them were listed in the genealogical records in the time of King Jotham of Judah and in the time of King Jeroboam of Israel. |
| 18The descendants of Reuben, the descendants of Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh produced 44,700 valiant soldiers expert in shield, sword, and bow. Trained in warfare, they were equipped to serve at a moment's notice. | 18The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 men in their combined armies, warriors who carried shields and swords, were equipped with bows, and were trained for war. |
| 19They fought in battle against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. | 19They attacked the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. |
| 20When they received assistance against them, the Hagrites and all of their allies were handed over to their control, because they cried out to God during the battle. He honored their entreaty, because they had placed their trust in him. | 20They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him. |
| 21They captured 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 war captives from their possessions. | 21They seized the Hagrites' animals, including 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took captive 100,000 people. |
| 22Many fell slain, because the battle's outcome was directed by God. They lived in their territory until the exile. | 22Because God fought for them, they killed many of the enemy. They dispossessed the Hagrites and lived in their land until the exile. |
| 23The half-tribe of Manasseh lived in the land, spread out from Bashan to Baal-hermon, including Senir and Mount Hermon. | 23The half-tribe of Manasseh settled in the land from Bashan as far as Baal Hermon, Senir, and Mount Hermon. They grew in number. |
| 24These were the leaders of their clans: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel—they were mighty warriors, well known men, and leaders of their clans. | 24These were the leaders of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were skilled warriors, men of reputation, and leaders of their families. |
| 25But they were unfaithful to the God of their ancestors by prostituting themselves to the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had exterminated right in front of them. | 25But they were unfaithful to the God of their ancestors and worshiped instead the gods of the native peoples whom God had destroyed before them. |
| 26So the God of Israel incited King Pul of Assyria (also known as King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria), who took them prisoner and brought the descendants of Reuben, the descendants of Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh to Halah, Habor, Hara, and to the Gozan River, where they remain to this day. | 26So the God of Israel stirred up King Pul of Assyria (that is, King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria), and he carried away the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh and took them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this very day. |
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