Key Figures — 1 Chronicles 5

4 figures

1. Reuben

   Firstborn son of Jacob and Leah.

   Reuben is noted as the firstborn of Israel, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph because he defiled his father's bed.

   Related passages

   • Genesis 35:22 (Reuben's sin)
   • Genesis 49:3-4 (Jacob's blessing and rebuke of Reuben)

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   • #Firstborn
   • #Birthright

2. Gad

   One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Gad.

   The descendants of Gad are noted for their military prowess and their settlement in the land of Gilead.

   Related passages

   • Genesis 30:9-11 (Birth of Gad)
   • Numbers 32:1-5 (Gad's request for land)

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   • #TribeOfGad
   • #Gilead

3. Manasseh

   One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh.

   The half-tribe of Manasseh settled in the land of Bashan and Gilead, known for their valor in battle.

   Related passages

   • Genesis 41:51 (Birth of Manasseh)
   • Joshua 17:1-6 (Inheritance of Manasseh)

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   • #TribeOfManasseh
   • #Bashan

4. Tiglath-Pileser

   Assyrian king who exiled the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

   Tiglath-Pileser is mentioned as the king who took the Israelites into captivity, fulfilling God's judgment due to their unfaithfulness.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings 15:29 (Tiglath-Pileser's conquests)
   • 2 Kings 16:7-9 (Tiglath-Pileser's involvement with Israel)

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   • #Assyria
   • #Exile

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