2. Even though Judah was more prominent than his brothers and the prince was to come from him, Joseph received the rights as firstborn.)
3. The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
4. Joel’s son was Shemaiah. Shemaiah’s son was Gog. Gog’s son was Shimei.
5. Shimei’s son was Micah. Micah’s son was Reaiah. Reaiah’s son was Baal.
6. Baal’s son was Beerah. King Tiglath Pilneser of Assyria took him away as a captive. He was leader of the tribe of Reuben.