1Ch 5:1 | Clarke | e4.org | CHAPTER V The genealogies of Reuben , 1-10. Of Gad , 11-17. The exploits of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh , 18-22. The genealogy of the half tribe of Manasseh , 23, 24. The idolatry of these tribes and their captivity by the Assyrians , 25, 26. NOTES ON CHAP. V Verse 1. The sons of Reuben the first-born ] As Reuben was the eldest son of Jacob, why was not his genealogy reviewed first? This verse answers the question; he lost the birth-right because of the transgression mentioned , and the precedency was given to Judah; from him therefore came the chief ruler. This appears to be the meaning of the place.

‏ 1 Chronicles 5:1

CHAPTER V

The genealogies of Reuben, 1-10.

Of Gad, 11-17.

The exploits of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

18-22.

The genealogy of the half tribe of Manasseh, 23, 24.

The idolatry of these tribes and their captivity by the Assyrians, 25, 26.

NOTES ON CHAP. V

Verse 1. The sons of Reuben the first-born] As Reuben was the eldest son of Jacob, why was not his genealogy reviewed first? This verse answers the question; he lost the birth-right because of the transgression mentioned Ge 35:22; 49:4, and the precedency was given to Judah; from him therefore came the chief ruler. This appears to be the meaning of the place.