Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
My firstborn
My might
General references
Bible References
My firstborn
Genesis 29:32
Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, because she said: Certainly, Jehovah has seen my misery. Now my husband will love me!
Genesis 46:8
These are the names of Israel's descendants (Jacob and his descendants) who arrived in Egypt. Reuben was Jacob's firstborn.
Genesis 48:18
He said to his father: That is not right, Father! This is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.
Numbers 1:20
The roster of families and households for the descendants of Reuben, Israel's firstborn son, listed every man by name that was at least twenty years old and eligible for military duty.
Numbers 26:5
Reuben was Israel's firstborn. The descendants of Reuben were the family of Hanoch, the family of Pallu,
1 Chronicles 2:1
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
1 Chronicles 5:1
The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father's marriage bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel; so he could not be listed in the genealogical record in accordance with his birthright,
My might
Deuteronomy 21:17
He should acknowledge the firstborn son of the unloved wife. And give him a double portion of all that he has. He is the beginning of his strength. The right of the firstborn belongs to him.
Psalm 78:51
He destroyed every firstborn in Egypt, the ones born in the tents of Ham when their fathers were young.
Psalm 105:36
He killed all the firstborn sons, the first ones born in the land when their fathers were young.
General references
Numbers 1:20
The roster of families and households for the descendants of Reuben, Israel's firstborn son, listed every man by name that was at least twenty years old and eligible for military duty.
Deuteronomy 33:6
Do not let his men be few.