# 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.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [twelve tribes of Israel](../other/12tribesofisrael.md), [Jacob](../names/jacob.md), [Leah](../names/leah.md))

## Bible References:

* [Genesis 29:32](rc://en/tn/help/gen/29/32)
* [Genesis 35:21-22](rc://en/tn/help/gen/35/21)
* [Genesis 42:22](rc://en/tn/help/gen/42/22)
* [Genesis 42:37](rc://en/tn/help/gen/42/37)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H7205, H7206, G4502