1 Chronicles 5:1,2

These verses are too important and interesting to be hastily passed by. Reuben, the eldest of Jacob's sons, having forfeited the birth-right by reason of his incest, had the sentence of his father put in execution: see Genesis 49:4. Joseph, therefore, had his and his own portion conferred upon him;... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 5:3-10

The names and settlements of the Reubenites, are here particularly marked. But what a sad proof of degeneracy this tribe afforded, in setting up their residence, the other side of the land of promise. Numbers 32:1.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 5:11-17

The tribe of Gad very properly comes in, to be noticed in their genealogy, after that of Reuben; for this tribe also joined with Reuben in the wish of settlement.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 5:18-24

We have here a short account of the blessing of God upon the Reubenites and the Gadites. How undeserving soever in themselves, the Lord accepted them in the covenant, and wrought deliverance for them, for his great name's sake.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 5:25,26

We have here also an account of their punishment for their departure from the Lord. Though God be true to his covenant engagements in Jesus, yet his own honor will bring forth chastisements to his children. So the Lord hath said: and so the Lord's people find it in all ages. Psa_89:30; Psa_89:35.... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Chronicles 5:26

REFLECTIONS READER! do not hastily pass by the view which this chapter affords of distinguishing grace, in the removal of the honor of birthright from Reuben to transfer it to Joseph, and placing Judah above all his Father's household. Evidently here was fulfilled the dying Patriarch's blessing, wh... [ Continue Reading ]

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