May 13, 2026
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Reading along with us in 1 Chronicles and Luke? Here’s today’s reading:
1 Chronicles 5 (NIV)
Reuben
1 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s marriage bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel; so he could not be listed in the genealogical record in accordance with his birthright,…..Continue Reading
Mixed throughout this geneology God stops to remind us of times when people had been rewarded for their faithfulness, like in successful military action or conquered lands. There are also stops to remind us of the results of disobedience, like in Reuben’s loss of birthright and losses in battles. Overall it made me think how even today when the leaders of the world turn their backs on God and lead from an obvious breakdown in morality and spiritual guidance, the end result is hardship, pain, and suffering that effects so many.
1 Chronicles 5
1 Chronicles 5
1 chronicles 5
Eek, I read this last night and spaced making a comment. But like Kelly, Reuben’s indiscretion jumped out at me. I believe he slept with one of Jacob’s concubines. And I too was struck by the mention of the tribes who sought God’s help and received it and yet other members forsook God and received His judgement. Just goes to show that members of the same family or at different times can regard God differently. We must continue to pursue Him and live in His power and conviction to stay the course.
1 Chronicles 5
1 Chronicles 5
The descendants are unfaithful to God and so God uses Assyria to carry them away into captivity.