Genesis 46:9

And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi.

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We have here a particular account of Jacob's family. Though the fulfilling of promises is always sure, yet it is often slow.

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This thought runs through Genesis 46:8-9.

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Reuben Person: Behold a son!, the eldest son of Jacob and Leah ( Gen. 29:32 ). His sinful conduct, referred to in Gen. 35:22 , brought down upon him his dying father’s malediction (48:4).
Carmi Person: Vine-dresser. (1. ) The last named of the four sons of Reuben ( Gen. 46:9 ). (2. ) A descendant of Judah ( 1 Chr. 4:1 ). He is elsewhere (2:18) called Caleb (q. v. ). (3. ) The son of Zimri, and the father of Achan.
Phallu Person: Separated, the second son of Reuben ( Gen. 46:9 ).