H7205 Rᵉʼûwbên

“The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.”

“When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes,”

“While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:”

“Now during the wheat harvest, Reuben went out and found some mandrakes in the field. When he brought them to his mother, Rachel begged Leah, “Please give me some of your son’s mandrakes.””

“And Reuben responded, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you would not listen. Now we must account for his blood!””

“Then Reuben said to his father, “You may kill my two sons if I fail to bring him back to you. Put him in my care, and I will return him.””

“When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. “Let us not take his life,” he said.”

“And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.””

““Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him.” Reuben said this so that he could rescue Joseph from their hands and return him to his father.”