Now theseare the namesof the sonsof Israel,Jacoband his sons,who wentto Egypt:Reuben,Jacob'sfirstborn.
Leahconceivedand borea sonand namedhim Reuben,for she said,"Becausethe LORDhas seenmy affliction;surelynowmy husbandwill loveme."
his sonsand his grandsonswith him, his daughtersand his granddaughters,and allhis descendantshe broughtwith him to Egypt.
The sonsof Reuben:Hanochand Palluand Hezronand Carmi.
"Thesethen are the namesof the menwhoshall standwith you: of Reuben,Elizurthe sonof Shedeur;
"May Reubenliveand not die,Norhis menbe few."
