Gen.35.22

Genesis 35:22

KJV

And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father’s concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:

The Sons of Jacob

Jacob Is Named Israel

Cross References

Genesis 49:4

KJV

Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.

Jacob Blesses His Sons

Israel’s Prophecy concerning His Sons

1 Chronicles 2:1

KJV

These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,

The Sons of Israel

Genealogy: Twelve Sons of Jacob (Israel)

1 Chronicles 5:1

KJV

Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.