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Reuben

Facts:

Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob. His mother was Leah.

• When his brothers were planning to kill their younger brother Joseph, Reuben spared Joseph's life by telling them to put him into a pit instead.
• Reuben came back later to rescue Joseph, but the other brothers had sold him as a slave to merchants passing by.
• Reuben's descendants became one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

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

Bible References:

• Genesis 29:31-32
• Genesis 35:21-22
• Genesis 42:21-22
• Genesis 42:37-38

Word Data:

• Strong's: H7205, H7206, G4502