Lux Domini
And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,

Key themes

Justice and mercyPilgrimageRebellionJudgment

Glossary

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).

Elealeh Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Al ‘Al.

Heshbon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Hesban.

Kiriathaim Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet al Mukhayyat.