2 The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph.
3 The sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
4 The descendants of Joel were Shemaiah, Gog, Shimei,
5 Micah, Reaiah, Baal,
6 and Beerah. Beerah was the leader of the Reubenites when they were taken into captivity by King Tiglath-pileser of Assyria.
7 Beerah’s relatives are listed in their genealogical records by their clans: Jeiel (the leader), Zechariah,
8 and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel.The Reubenites lived in the area that stretches from Aroer to Nebo and Baal-meon.