But in his deathbed prophecy, Jacob foretold that Reuben was not to excel, having forfeited his right as the firstborn.
ولكن في النبوة التي تلفَّظ بها يعقوب وهو على فراش الموت ،‏ انبأ ان رأوبين لن يسمو على اخوته لأنه خسر حقه كبكر .‏