5 These are the sons of Reuʹben,+ Israel’s firstborn. He was the firstborn, but because he defiled* the bed of his father,+ his right as firstborn was given to the sons of Joseph+ the son of Israel, so he was not enrolled genealogically for the right of the firstborn.

5 Eʹphra·im’s portion is on the boundary of Ma·nasʹseh,+ from the eastern border to the western border.