“Reuben, my first son, you are my first child, the first proof of my power as a man. You were the most honored and powerful of all my sons.
Genesis 49:2 - Easy To Read Version “Come together and listen, sons of Jacob.
Listen to Israel, your father.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; And hearken unto Israel your father. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Gather yourselves together and hear, you sons of Jacob; and hearken to Israel your father. American Standard Version (1901) Assemble yourselves, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; And hearken unto Israel your father. Common English Bible Assemble yourselves and listen, sons of Jacob; listen to Israel your father. Catholic Public Domain Version Gather together and listen, O sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Gather yourselves together, and hear, O ye sons of Jacob: hearken to Israel your father. |
“Reuben, my first son, you are my first child, the first proof of my power as a man. You were the most honored and powerful of all my sons.
Children, listen to me,\par and I will teach you to respect the Lord.\par
Listen to the things your father tells you. Without your father, you would never have been born. And respect your mother, even when she is old.
My son, listen closely to what I am saying. Let my life be your example.
My son, listen to my wise teaching. Pay attention to my words of understanding.
My son, remember your father’s commands. And don’t forget your mother’s teachings.
“Now, children, listen to me!\par You can be happy too,\par if you follow my ways!\par
“All of you, come here\par and listen to me!\par Did any of the false gods\par say these things would happen?\par No!”\par