Exodus 6:14

These be the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.

Cross-reference

Exodus 6:25 Historical context

Exodus 6:25 closes the genealogical list begun here—recording the heads of Levite families, continuing the same family record.

Genesis 46:9 gives the identical list of Reuben's four sons, confirming the same genealogical tradition.

Numbers 26:5 repeats Reuben's sons with clan designations (Hanochites, Palluites), expanding on the same list.

Numbers 26:6 continues the clan list for Hezron and Carmi, directly matching the four sons here.

Numbers 26:7 Historical context

Numbers 26:7 gives the total count of Reuben's clans (43,730), adding a census dimension to the same genealogy.

1 Chronicles 5:3 repeats the same four sons of Reuben verbatim, confirming the genealogical record.

In 1 Chronicles 5:1, Reuben's sons are listed identically, with additional commentary on the lost birthright—strong parallel.

Joshua 13:15 Historical context

In Joshua 13:15, the inheritance of the tribe of Reuben is described—connecting the genealogy here to its land allotment.

Joshua 13:23 Historical context

In Joshua 13:23, the boundaries and cities of Reuben's inheritance are detailed—fleshing out the tribal identity listed here.