Although Judah became strong among his brothers(A) and a ruler came from him,(B) the birthright was given to Joseph.

The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn:(C)
Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
Joel’s sons: his son Shemaiah,
his son Gog, his son Shimei,

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and though Judah(A) was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler(B) came from him, the rights of the firstborn(C) belonged to Joseph)— the sons of Reuben(D) the firstborn of Israel:

Hanok, Pallu,(E) Hezron(F) and Karmi.

The descendants of Joel:

Shemaiah his son, Gog his son,

Shimei his son,

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