Deu 33:6 | TNotes | STEP | 33:6 Moses said this about the tribe of Reuben: The NLT adds this line for clarity (cp. 33:7 , 8 , 12 , etc.). • Reuben was Jacob’s eldest son by Leah (see Gen 29:32 ). His sin against his father (Gen 35:22 ) might explain his tribe’s lack of prominence (Gen 49:3-4 ).

eGen 29:32►

fGen 35:22►

gGen 49:3-4►

‏ Deuteronomy 33:6

33:6 ^a Moses said this about the tribe of Reuben: The NLT adds this line for clarity (cp. 33:7 ^b, 8 ^c, 12 ^d, etc.).

• Reuben was Jacob’s eldest son by Leah (see Gen 29:32 ^e). His sin against his father (Gen 35:22 ^f) might explain his tribe’s lack of prominence (Gen 49:3-4 ^g).