^{1 Ref} Jacob called to his sons, and said: "Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which will happen to you in the days to come.

^{2 Ref} Assemble yourselves, and hear, you sons of Jacob; Listen to Israel, your father.

^{3 Ref} "Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; The pre-eminence of dignity, and the pre-eminence of power.