Now these are the names of the Israelites, Jacob and his offspring, who came to Egypt. Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn,
Leah conceived and bore a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “Because the Lord has looked on my affliction, surely now my husband will love me.”
his sons, and his sons’ sons with him, his daughters, and his sons’ daughters; all his offspring he brought with him into Egypt.
and the children of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
These are the names of the men who shall assist you: From Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur.
May Reuben live and not die out, even though his numbers are few.”