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    Reuben Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on reuben bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Genesis 29:32 (KJV)

      Who was Reuben's mother?

      Answer: Leah

      Study note. Genesis 29:32 (KJV) — 'Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben.'

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    2. Lesson 2 · Genesis 35:22 (KJV)

      What sin did Reuben commit that defiled his father's bed?

      Answer: He lay with Bilhah

      Study note. Genesis 35:22 (KJV) — 'Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine.'

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    3. Lesson 3 · Genesis 37:22 (KJV)

      What did Reuben urge his brothers to do with Joseph?

      Answer: Cast him into a pit, not slay him

      Study note. Genesis 37:21-22 (KJV) — 'Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit.'

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    4. Lesson 4 · Genesis 42:37 (KJV)

      What did Reuben offer Jacob as surety for Benjamin?

      Answer: His two sons

      Study note. Genesis 42:37 (KJV) — 'Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee.'

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    5. Lesson 5 · Genesis 49:4 (KJV)

      In Jacob's blessing, what was Reuben likened to?

      Answer: Unstable as water

      Study note. Genesis 49:4 (KJV) — 'Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel.'

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    6. Lesson 6 · Genesis 30:14 (KJV)

      What did Reuben find in the field and bring to his mother?

      Answer: Mandrakes

      Study note. Genesis 30:14 (KJV) — 'Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field.'

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    7. Lesson 7 · Numbers 32:33 (KJV)

      On which side of Jordan did the tribe of Reuben settle?

      Answer: East

      Study note. Numbers 32:33 (KJV) — Moses gave Reuben and Gad the land east of Jordan.

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    8. Lesson 8 · Genesis 46:9 (KJV)

      How many sons did Reuben have, according to Genesis 46?

      Answer: Four

      Study note. Genesis 46:9 (KJV) — 'The sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi.'

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    9. Lesson 9 · Numbers 16:1 (KJV)

      Who rebelled with Korah and Dathan from Reuben's tribe?

      Answer: Abiram and On

      Study note. Numbers 16:1 (KJV) — 'Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men.'

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    10. Lesson 10 · Revelation 7:5 (KJV)

      In Revelation, how many of Reuben's tribe are sealed?

      Answer: 12,000

      Study note. Revelation 7:5 (KJV) — 'Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand.'

      Read Revelation 7:5 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does reuben bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?