Meaning
Reuben is a Hebrew proper name meaning “behold, a son.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah.
He was the brother of Simeon, Levi, Judah, and the other sons of Jacob.
Reuben became the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben.
Key References
- Genesis 29:32
- Genesis 30:14-24
- Genesis 35:22
- Genesis 37:18-30
- Genesis 42:22
- Genesis 49:3-4
- Exodus 1:2
- Numbers 1:20-21
- Numbers 32:1-42
- Deuteronomy 33:6
- Joshua 13:15-23
Related Terms
- Jacob
- Leah
- Joseph
- Tribe of Reuben
- Firstborn