1 Chronicles 5:3
1 Chronicles 5:3 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
the sons of Reuben the first-born of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.
The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sonnes of Reuben the eldest sonne of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.
Sons of Reuben, first-born of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons, I say , of Reuben the first-born of Israel were , Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
The sons then of Ruben the firstborn of Israel were Enoch, and Phallu, Esron, and Charmi.
But Reuben was Jacob’s oldest son. Reuben’s sons were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
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1 Chronicles 5:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֥י
רְאוּבֵ֖ן
בְּכ֣וֹר
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
חֲנ֥וֹךְ
וּ/פַלּ֖וּא
חֶצְר֥וֹן
וְ/כַרְמִֽי
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
רְאוּבֵ֖ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
Reuben
N-proper
בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
חֲנ֥וֹךְ
Chănôwk
H2585
Hanoch
N-proper
וּ/פַלּ֖וּא
Pallûwʼ
H6396
Pallu
Conj | N-proper
חֶצְר֥וֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
Hezron
N-proper
וְ/כַרְמִֽי
Karmîy
H3756
Carmi
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 5:3
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
רְאוּבֵ֖ן
Rᵉʼûwbên
H7205
"Reuben"
N-proper
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. He is mentioned in Genesis as the brother of Simeon, Levi, and Judah, and the father of Hanoch and Pallu.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) § Reuben = "behold a son" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Leah 2) the tribe descended from Reuben 3) the territory inhabited by the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Reuben. See also: Genesis 29:32; Deuteronomy 27:13; Ezekiel 48:31.
בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
חֲנ֥וֹךְ
Chănôwk
H2585
"Hanoch"
N-proper
Hanoch means dedicated and refers to several men in the Bible, including a son of Reuben and a son of Jared who was taken to heaven without dying, as seen in Genesis 5:24.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9; son of: Reuben (H7205); brother of: Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) Also named: cha.no.khi (חֲנֹכִי "Hanochite " H2599) § Enoch = "dedicated" 1) eldest son of Cain 2) son of Jared and father of Methuselah whom God took home to heaven without dying 3) the city which Cain built and named after his son Enoch (after himself) Hanoch = "dedicated" 4) a son of Midian, the third child 5) the eldest son of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Enoch. See also: Genesis 4:17; Genesis 5:24; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
וּ/פַלּ֖וּא
Pallûwʼ
H6396
"Pallu"
Conj | N-proper
Pallu was an Israelite and the son of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is mentioned in the book of Genesis and was the father of Eliab, who was a leader in the Israelite community. Pallu's name means distinguished or special.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9; son of: Reuben (H7205); brother of: Hanoch (H2585J), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756); father of: Eliab (H0446H) Also named: pal.lu.i (פַּלֻּאִי "Palluite" H6384) § Pallu or Phallu = "distinguished" the 2nd son of Reuben, father of Eliab, and progenitor of a family of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Pallu, Phallu. See also: Genesis 46:9; Numbers 26:5; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
חֶצְר֥וֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
"Hezron"
N-proper
Hezron refers to a place in southern Judah and two Israelites. The name means surrounded by a wall, similar to Hazor.
Definition: Hezron = "surrounded by a wall" a place in the extreme south of Judah Another name of cha.tsor (חָצוֹר "Hazor" H2674G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Hezron. See also: Genesis 46:9; Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
וְ/כַרְמִֽי
Karmîy
H3756
"Carmi"
Conj | N-proper
Karmi was an Israelite, a descendant of Judah, and the father of several children, including Hur and Jesher, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2. He had multiple wives, including Azubah and Ephrathah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.9; son of: Hezron (H2696H); brother of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806); married to Azubah (H5806H), Jerioth (H3408), Ephrathah (H0672), Ephah (H5891H) and Maacah (H4601L); father of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H); also called Carmi (NIV: Karmi) at 1Ch.4.1(?); Chelubai at 1Ch.2.9; Another name of ka.lev (כָּלֵב "Caleb" H3612H) § Carmi = "my vineyard" 1) the 4th son of Reuben and progenitor of the Carmites 2) a Judaite, father of Achan, the 'troubler of Israel' in the time of Joshua
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Carmi. See also: Genesis 46:9; Joshua 7:18; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 5:3
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Context — The Descendants of Reuben
1These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright.
2And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.
3The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
4The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, 5Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:9 | The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. |
| 2 | Exodus 6:14 | These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:5–9 | Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. Now the son of Pallu was Eliab, and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. |
1 Chronicles 5:3 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Reuben, who was the firstborn son of Jacob, but lost his birthright due to sin. The names of his sons, Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi, are important for understanding the family lines of the Israelites. Just like Reuben, we all have the opportunity to make choices that can affect our lives and the lives of those around us, as seen in Proverbs 10:9. By studying this verse, we can learn about the importance of faithfulness and integrity, and how God can still use us despite our mistakes, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Reuben listed as the firstborn of Israel in 1 Chronicles 5:3?
Reuben is listed as the firstborn because he was indeed the first son of Jacob, as seen in Genesis 29:32, but his birthright was given to Joseph due to his sin, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:1.
What is the significance of the names of Reuben's sons in 1 Chronicles 5:3?
The names of Reuben's sons, Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi, are significant because they are part of the genealogical record of the Israelites, helping to establish their family lines and inheritance, as seen in other passages like Numbers 26:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the concept of birthright in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of birthright in the biblical context, where the firstborn son typically received a double portion of the inheritance, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:17, but Reuben's sin led to his birthright being transferred to Joseph.
What can we learn from Reuben's story in relation to our own lives?
Reuben's story teaches us about the consequences of sin and the importance of faithfulness, as seen in Proverbs 10:9, and how God can still use us despite our mistakes, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a 'firstborn' in a spiritual sense, and how can I live up to that calling in my own life?
- How can I learn from Reuben's mistakes and ensure that I am living a life of integrity and faithfulness?
- What are some ways that I can honor God with my family and lineage, just as the Israelites were careful to record their genealogies?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty in my life, even when things don't go as planned, just as Joseph did in Genesis 37-50?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 5:3
The sons, [I say], of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, were, Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. As in Genesis 46:9.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 5:3
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:) No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:3
(3) Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.—So Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14; Numbers 26:5-7. Considering the prominence of Hezron and Carmi among the clans of Judah, it is remarkable to find their names recurring among the main branches of Reuben.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 5:3
3. The sons of Reuben] The same four names (with one unimportant variation in spelling in A.V.) appear Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14. Hanoch] the correct spelling of the familiar name Enoch; cp. 1 Chronicles 1:3.