New International Reader's Version

1 Chronicles 5:2-7 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

2. Judah was the leader among his brothers. A ruler came from his family line. But the rights of the oldest son belonged to Joseph.

3. Reuben was the oldest son of Israel. Reuben's sons were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.

4. The family line of Joel includes his son Shemaiah. Gog was the son of Shemaiah. Shimei was the son of Gog.

5. Micah was the son of Shimei. Reaiah was the son of Micah. Baal was the son of Reaiah.

6. And Beerah was the son of Baal. Beerah was a leader of the people of Reuben. Tiglath-Pileser took Beerah as a prisoner to another country. Tiglath-Pileser was the king of Assyria.

7. Here are the relatives of the family groups of Reuben. They are listed in their family history. They include Chief Jeiel, Zechariah