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Reuben

Facts:

Reuben was Jacob’s first son. He was Leah’s first son. His descendants became one of the tribes of Israel.

• The tribe descended from him was known as the tribe of Reuben or the Reubenites.
• In Hebrew, the name Reuben means “Look, a son!”
• The tribe of Reuben settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River along with the tribe of Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh.

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(See also: twelve tribes of Israel, Jacob, Leah)

Bible References:

• Genesis 29:32
• Genesis 35:21-22
• Genesis 42:22
• Genesis 42:37

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H7205, H7206, G4502