Genesis 49:1-3

English Standard Version

49 ^(A)Then Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you what shall happen to you ^(B)in days to come.

²“Assemble and listen, O sons of Jacob,
listen to Israel your father.

³“Reuben, you are ^(C)my firstborn,
my might, and the ^(D)firstfruits of my strength,
preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.

Genesis 49:1-3

New International Version

49 Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.^(B)

²“Assemble^(C) and listen, sons of Jacob;
listen to your father Israel.^(D)

³“Reuben, you are my firstborn,^(E)
my might, the first sign of my strength,^(F)
excelling in honor,^(G) excelling in power.

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