(behold a son!). Eldest son of Jacob and Leah (Gen. 29:32). Lost his birthright through crime (Gen. 35:22; 49:3-4). Tribe numerous and pastoral, and settled east of Jordan (Num. 1:20-21; Josh. 13:15-23). Idolatrous, averse to war, carried captive by Assyria (Judg. 5:15-16; 1 Chron. 5:26).