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1 And the sons of Reuben, the oldest son of Israel, (for he was the oldest son, but, because he

1 And Benjamin was the father of Bela his oldest son, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, 2 Nohah

1 And of the sons of Issachar: Tola and Puah, Jashub and Shimron, four. 2 And the sons of Tola:

1 Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel; and the men of Israel went in flight before the Philistines, falling

1 So all Israel was listed by their families; and, truly, they are recorded in the book of the kings

1 Then David had discussions with the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds and with every chief. 2

1 Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still shut up, because of