May Reuben live and not die out, but let his numbers be few.
While Israel was encamped in that region, Reuben went and lay with Bilhah, his father’s concubine. When Israel heard of it, he was greatly offended. The sons of Jacob were now twelve.
The sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun;
“You, Judah, shall your brothers praise —your hand on the neck of your enemies; the sons of your father shall bow down to you.
These are the names of those who are to assist you: from Reuben: Elizur, son of Shedeur;