The King James Version Bible

1 Chronicles 5:1-2

  1. 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.

  2. For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)