1 Chronicles 2:1

These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 5:1 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 5:1, Reuben's birthright transfer to Joseph is explained — clarifying why Judah leads though Reuben is firstborn.

Genesis 30:5–24 Historical context

Genesis 30:5-24 narrates the births of Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, and Joseph—most of the remaining sons.

Genesis 35:18 Historical context

Genesis 35:18 records the birth of Benjamin, the last son named in this list, with the naming by Rachel.

Genesis 35:22-26 lists the same twelve sons grouped by their mothers—Leah, Rachel, Bilhah, and Zilpah.

Genesis 46:8-27 expands this list by including each son’s descendants who went to Egypt, forming a fuller genealogy.

Numbers 26:5-65 records the census of these same twelve tribes after the wilderness, showing their clans and numbers.

Exodus 1:2-4 lists the sons who came to Egypt with Jacob, omitting Joseph who was already there, so a partial parallel.

Genesis 29:32–35 Historical context

Genesis 29:32-35 gives the birth accounts of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah—the first four sons on this list.

Genesis 49:2 Historical context

In Genesis 49:2, Jacob summons these same sons to hear his prophetic blessings, providing the context for the list.

Genesis 49:4-28 contains Jacob’s prophetic blessings to each of these sons, adding a layer of destiny to the names.

Genesis 46:15 sums up all Leah's offspring, including the six sons named here plus Dinah, totaling thirty-three persons.

Acts 7:8 Allusion

Acts 7:8 refers to the twelve patriarchs born to Jacob, the same sons listed here.

Matthew 1:2 Allusion

Matthew 1:2 mentions Judah and his brothers in Jesus' genealogy, directly echoing this list of Jacob's sons.

Exodus 1:1 Parallel

Exodus 1:1 lists the same sons of Israel who came to Egypt, affirming this genealogy. Both record the twelve patriarchs.

Genesis 42:13 has Joseph's brothers declaring they are twelve sons of one man, confirming the same group listed here.

Genesis 46:11 gives the sons of Levi—Gershon, Kohath, Merari—detailing the next generation from this son.

Genesis 46:10 lists the sons of Simeon—Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, Shaul—expanding this son's genealogy.

Genesis 46:14 gives Zebulun's sons—Sered, Elon, Jahleel—providing further descendants from this son.

Genesis 46:13 lists Issachar's sons—Tola, Puvah, Job, Shimron—continuing the family record for that tribe.

Numbers 1:5-15 names tribal leaders from tribes named after these sons, but replaces Joseph with Ephraim/Manasseh and omits Levi.

Numbers 13:4-15 lists spies from each tribe, whose tribal names correspond to these sons, showing the later administrative structure.

Genesis 46:12 records Judah's sons, including Er and Onan who died in Canaan, adding depth to the lineage.

Revelation 7:5-8 lists tribes sealed for protection, but replaces Dan with Manasseh and includes Joseph, differing from the sons list here.