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Genesis 49:1-3
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Jacob Blesses His Sons

49 Then Jacob called his sons to him. He said, “Come here to me, and I will tell you what will happen to you in the future.

2 “Come together and listen, sons of Jacob.
    Listen to Israel, your father.”

3 “Reuben, my first son, you are my strength.
    Your birth showed I could be a father.
You have the highest position among my sons,
    and you are the most powerful.

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Genesis 49:1-3
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Jacob Blesses His Sons(A)

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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