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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 oldest son of Israel was Reuben. But since he dishonored his father by sleeping with one of his father’s concubines, his birthright was given to the sons of his brother Joseph. For this reason, Reuben is not listed in the genealogical records as the firstborn son. |
| 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.) | 2The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph. |
| 3The descendants of Reuben, Israel's firstborn, included Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. | 3The sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| 4Joel's descendants were his son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei, | 4The descendants of Joel were Shemaiah, Gog, Shimei, |
| 5his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal, | 5Micah, Reaiah, 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 Beerah. Beerah was the leader of the Reubenites when they were taken into captivity by King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria. |
| 7His relatives, listed by families when the genealogy was enrolled according to their generations, included the chief, Jeiel, Zechariah, | 7Beerah’s relatives are listed in their genealogical records by their clans: Jeiel (the leader), 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. The Reubenites lived in the area that stretches from Aroer to 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. | 9And since they had so many livestock in the land of Gilead, they spread east toward the edge of the desert that stretches to the Euphrates River. |
| 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 reign of Saul, the Reubenites defeated the Hagrites in battle. Then they moved into the Hagrite settlements all along the eastern edge of Gilead. Descendants of Gad |
| 11Gad's descendants lived beside them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah: | 11Next to the Reubenites, the descendants of Gad lived in the land of Bashan as far east as Salecah. |
| 12They included Joel their chief, Shapham their second in command, Janai, and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. | 12Joel was the leader in the land of Bashan, and Shapham was second-in-command, followed by Janai and Shaphat. |
| 13Their seven relatives, according to the households of their clans, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. | 13Their relatives, the leaders of seven other clans, were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. |
| 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 all descendants 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 their clans. |
| 16They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its villages, and in all the surrounding suburbs of Sharon as far as their borders. | 16The Gadites lived in the land of Gilead, in Bashan and its villages, and throughout all the pasturelands of Sharon. |
| 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 these were listed in the genealogical records during the days of King Jotham of Judah and King Jeroboam of Israel. The Tribes East of the Jordan |
| 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. | 18There were 44,760 capable warriors in the armies of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. They were all skilled in combat and armed with shields, swords, and bows. |
| 19They fought in battle against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. | 19They waged war against the Hagrites, the Jeturites, the Naphishites, and the Nodabites. |
| 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 cried out to God during the battle, and he answered their prayer because they trusted in him. So the Hagrites and all their allies were defeated. |
| 21They captured 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 war captives from their possessions. | 21The plunder taken from the Hagrites included 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep and goats, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 captives. |
| 22Many fell slain, because the battle's outcome was directed by God. They lived in their territory until the exile. | 22Many of the Hagrites were killed in the battle because God was fighting against them. The people of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh lived in their land until they were taken into 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 was very large and spread through the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon, Senir, and Mount Hermon. |
| 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 clans: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. These men had a great reputation as mighty warriors and leaders of their clans. |
| 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 these tribes were unfaithful to the God of their ancestors. They worshiped the gods of the nations that God had destroyed. |
| 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 caused King Pul of Assyria (also known as Tiglath-pileser) to invade the land and take away the people of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh as captives. The Assyrians exiled them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the Gozan River, where they remain to this day. |
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