Genesis 49:1-3

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Jacob blesses his sons

49 Then Jacob called for all his sons. He said, ‘Come here to me. Then I can tell you what will happen to you, in future years. ² You sons of Jacob, come together now and listen to your father, Israel.’^[a]

Reuben

³ Jacob said, ‘Reuben you are my firstborn son. You were born first, when I was a strong young man. Of all my sons, you are the most famous and the strongest.