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1 Chronicles 5:2
The Descendants of Reuben Reuben was the oldest son of Jacob, but he lost his rights as the first-born son because he slept with one of his father's wives. The honor of the first-born son was then given to Joseph, even though it was the Judah tribe that became the most powerful and produced a leader.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.
Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.
Hebrew Names Version
For Yehudah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Yosef's:)
For Yehudah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Yosef's:)
King James Version
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
English Standard Version
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
New Century Version
Judah became stronger than his brothers, and a leader came from his family. But Joseph's family received the privileges that belonged to the oldest son.
Judah became stronger than his brothers, and a leader came from his family. But Joseph's family received the privileges that belonged to the oldest son.
New English Translation
Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)
Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)
Amplified Bible
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came [David] the leader [and eventually the Messiah], yet the birthright was Joseph's—
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came [David] the leader [and eventually the Messiah], yet the birthright was Joseph's—
New American Standard Bible
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
World English Bible
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
Geneva Bible (1587)
For Iudah preuailed aboue his brethren, and of him came the prince, but the birthright was Iosephs)
For Iudah preuailed aboue his brethren, and of him came the prince, but the birthright was Iosephs)
Legacy Standard Bible
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the ruler, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the ruler, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
Berean Standard Bible
And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.
And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.
Complete Jewish Bible
For Y'hudah became greater than his brothers, inasmuch as the ruler came from him; nevertheless, the birthright went to Yosef.
For Y'hudah became greater than his brothers, inasmuch as the ruler came from him; nevertheless, the birthright went to Yosef.
Darby Translation
for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's),
for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's),
George Lamsa Translation
For from Judah shall come forth Messiah the King, but the blessings shall be given to Joseph),
For from Judah shall come forth Messiah the King, but the blessings shall be given to Joseph),
Good News Translation
It was the tribe of Judah, however, that became the strongest and provided a ruler for all the tribes.)
It was the tribe of Judah, however, that became the strongest and provided a ruler for all the tribes.)
Lexham English Bible
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, but the birthright belonged to Joseph).
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, but the birthright belonged to Joseph).
Literal Translation
for Judah prevailed among his brothers, and from him was the chief ruler, but the birthright was Joseph's);
for Judah prevailed among his brothers, and from him was the chief ruler, but the birthright was Joseph's);
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
for vnto Iuda which was mightie amonge his brethren, was geuen the pryncipalite before him, and the first byrthrighte vnto Ioseph.
for vnto Iuda which was mightie amonge his brethren, was geuen the pryncipalite before him, and the first byrthrighte vnto Ioseph.
American Standard Version
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's),
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's),
Bible in Basic English
Though Judah became stronger than his brothers, and from him came the ruler, the birthright was Joseph's:)
Though Judah became stronger than his brothers, and from him came the ruler, the birthright was Joseph's:)
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For Iuda preuayled aboue his brethren, & of his tribe came the chiefe, and the birthright was geuen to Ioseph.)
For Iuda preuayled aboue his brethren, & of his tribe came the chiefe, and the birthright was geuen to Ioseph.)
JPS Old Testament (1917)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came he that is the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's--
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came he that is the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's--
King James Version (1611)
For Iudah preuailed aboue his brethren, and of him came the chiefe rulers, but the birthright was Iosephs.
For Iudah preuailed aboue his brethren, and of him came the chiefe rulers, but the birthright was Iosephs.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
for Judas was very mighty even among his brethren, and one was to be a ruler out of him: but the blessing was Joseph’s).
for Judas was very mighty even among his brethren, and one was to be a ruler out of him: but the blessing was Joseph’s).
English Revised Version
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Judas, that was the strongeste among hise britheren, prynces weren gaderid of his generacioun; forsothe the `riyt of firste gendryng was arettid to Joseph.
Forsothe Judas, that was the strongeste among hise britheren, prynces weren gaderid of his generacioun; forsothe the `riyt of firste gendryng was arettid to Joseph.
Update Bible Version
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came a leader; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came a leader; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
Webster's Bible Translation
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him [came] the chief ruler; but the birth-right [was] Joseph's:)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him [came] the chief ruler; but the birth-right [was] Joseph's:)
New King James Version
yet Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came a ruler, although the birthright was Joseph's--
yet Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came a ruler, although the birthright was Joseph's--
New Living Translation
The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph.
The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph.
New Life Bible
Judah became stronger than his brothers, and a prince came from him. But the birth-right belonged to Joseph.
Judah became stronger than his brothers, and a prince came from him. But the birth-right belonged to Joseph.
New Revised Standard
though Judah became prominent among his brothers and a ruler came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph.)
though Judah became prominent among his brothers and a ruler came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph.)
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
for, Judah, prevailed over his brethren, so that, even the prince, is from him, - although, the birthright, pertaineth to Joseph;
for, Judah, prevailed over his brethren, so that, even the prince, is from him, - although, the birthright, pertaineth to Joseph;
Douay-Rheims Bible
But of the race of Juda, who was the strongest among his brethren, came the princes: but the first birthright was accounted to Joseph.)
But of the race of Juda, who was the strongest among his brethren, came the princes: but the first birthright was accounted to Joseph.)
Revised Standard Version
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a prince was from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a prince was from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
Young's Literal Translation
for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright [is] to Joseph.
for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright [is] to Joseph.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
Contextual Overview
1 Reuben was the oldest son of Jacob, but he lost his rights as the first-born son because he slept with one of his father's wives. The honor of the first-born son was then given to Joseph, even though it was the Judah tribe that became the most powerful and produced a leader. Reuben had four sons: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. The descendants of Joel included Shemaiah, Gog, Shimei, Micah, Reaiah, Baal, and Beerah, a leader of the Reuben tribe. Later, King Tiglath Pileser of Assyria took Beerah away as prisoner. The family records also include Jeiel, who was a clan leader, Zechariah, and Bela son of Azaz and grandson of Shema of the Joel clan. They lived in the territory around the town of Aroer, as far north as Nebo and Baal-Meon, and as far east as the desert just west of the Euphrates River. They needed this much land because they owned too many cattle to keep them all in Gilead. When Saul was king, the Reuben tribe attacked and defeated the Hagrites, then took over their land east of Gilead. The tribe of Gad lived in the region of Bashan, north of the Reuben tribe. Gad's territory extended all the way to the town of Salecah. Some of the clan leaders were Joel, Shapham, Janai, and Shaphat. Their relatives included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. They were all descendants of Abihail, whose family line went back through Huri, Jaroah, Gilead, Michael, Jeshishai, Jahdo, and Buz. Ahi, the son of Abdiel and the grandson of Guni, was the leader of their clan. The people of Gad lived in the towns in the regions of Bashan and Gilead, as well as in the pastureland of Sharon. Their family records were written when Jotham was king of Judah and Jeroboam was king of Israel. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh had 44,760 soldiers trained to fight in battle with shields, swords, bows, and arrows. They fought against the Hagrites and the tribes of Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. Whenever these soldiers went to war against their enemies, they prayed to God and trusted him to help. That's why the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh defeated the Hagrites and their allies. These Israelite tribes captured fifty thousand camels, two hundred fifty thousand sheep, two thousand donkeys, and one hundred thousand people. Many of the Hagrites died in battle, because God was fighting this battle against them. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh lived in that territory until they were taken as prisoners to Assyria. East Manasseh was a large tribe, so its people settled in the northern region of Bashan, as far north as Baal-Hermon, Senir, and Mount Hermon. Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel were their clan leaders; they were well-known leaders and brave soldiers. The people of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh were unfaithful to the God their ancestors had worshiped, and they started worshiping the gods of the nations that God had forced out of Canaan. So God sent King Tiglath Pileser of Assyria to attack these Israelite tribes. The king led them away as prisoners to Assyria, and from then on, he forced them to live in Halah, Habor, Hara, and near the Gozan River. 2The Descendants of Reuben Reuben was the oldest son of Jacob, but he lost his rights as the first-born son because he slept with one of his father's wives. The honor of the first-born son was then given to Joseph, even though it was the Judah tribe that became the most powerful and produced a leader. 3 Reuben had four sons: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. 4The descendants of Joel included Shemaiah, Gog, Shimei, Micah, Reaiah, Baal, and Beerah, a leader of the Reuben tribe. Later, King Tiglath Pileser of Assyria took Beerah away as prisoner. 7The family records also include Jeiel, who was a clan leader, Zechariah, and Bela son of Azaz and grandson of Shema of the Joel clan. They lived in the territory around the town of Aroer, as far north as Nebo and Baal-Meon, 9 and as far east as the desert just west of the Euphrates River. They needed this much land because they owned too many cattle to keep them all in Gilead. 10 When Saul was king, the Reuben tribe attacked and defeated the Hagrites, then took over their land east of Gilead. 11 The tribe of Gad lived in the region of Bashan, north of the Reuben tribe. Gad's territory extended all the way to the town of Salecah. 12 Some of the clan leaders were Joel, Shapham, Janai, and Shaphat. 13 Their relatives included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Judah: Genesis 35:23, Genesis 49:8-10, Numbers 2:3, Numbers 7:12, Joshua 14:6, Judges 1:2, Psalms 60:7, Psalms 108:8, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:6, Hebrews 7:14, Revelation 5:5
the chief ruler: or, the prince, By the chief ruler is meant first David, and after him the Messiah, agreeably to the celebrated prophecy of Jacob - Genesis 49:10. The Syriac calls him "Christ the king," and the Arabic, "Messiah the king." 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:10, 1 Samuel 16:12, 2 Samuel 8:15, Psalms 78:68-71, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 23:6, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:6, Hebrews 7:14
birthright was: Genesis 49:26, Romans 8:29
Reciprocal: Genesis 27:29 - be lord Genesis 29:35 - called Genesis 46:12 - Judah Genesis 48:5 - Reuben Genesis 48:22 - given Numbers 1:26 - General Numbers 16:1 - sons of Reuben Numbers 26:22 - General Deuteronomy 21:16 - General Deuteronomy 21:17 - by giving Joshua 14:4 - the children 1 Chronicles 26:10 - his father 1 Chronicles 28:4 - chosen Judah 2 Chronicles 11:22 - made Abijah Matthew 1:2 - Jacob begat
Cross-References
Genesis 1:27
So God created humans to be like himself; he made men and women.
So God created humans to be like himself; he made men and women.
Genesis 2:15
The Lord God put the man in the Garden of Eden to take care of it and to look after it.
The Lord God put the man in the Garden of Eden to take care of it and to look after it.
Genesis 2:23
and the man exclaimed, "Here is someone like me! She is part of my body, my own flesh and bones. She came from me, a man. So I will name her Woman!"
and the man exclaimed, "Here is someone like me! She is part of my body, my own flesh and bones. She came from me, a man. So I will name her Woman!"
Malachi 2:15
Didn't God create you to become like one person with your wife? And why did he do this? It was so you would have children, and then lead them to become God's people. Don't ever be unfaithful to your wife.
Didn't God create you to become like one person with your wife? And why did he do this? It was so you would have children, and then lead them to become God's people. Don't ever be unfaithful to your wife.
Matthew 19:4
Jesus answered, "Don't you know that in the beginning the Creator made a man and a woman?
Jesus answered, "Don't you know that in the beginning the Creator made a man and a woman?
Mark 10:6
But in the beginning God made a man and a woman.
But in the beginning God made a man and a woman.
Acts 17:26
From one person God made all nations who live on earth, and he decided when and where every nation would be.
From one person God made all nations who live on earth, and he decided when and where every nation would be.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For Judah prevailed above his brethren,.... That is, the tribe of Judah prevailed above the rest in number, in valour, and courage, and in dignity; wherefore the genealogy is not reckoned according to birthright, but dignity and dominion; hence this genealogical account began with Judah,
[because] of him [came] the chief ruler; David and the kings of Judah, his successors; and above all, from him the Prince Messiah was to spring, and did, according to Genesis 49:10 so both the Syriac and Arabic versions read,
"out of Judah should go forth the King Messiah:''
but the birthright [was] Joseph's or "though" p it was; yet Judah having the dominion and dignity, that tribe is first genealogized.
p Licet, ibid. (Tigurine version)
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 5:2. And of him came the chief ruler — This is, by both the Syriac and Arabic, understood of Christ: "From Judah the King Messiah shall proceed." The Chaldee paraphrases the verse thus: "Seeing Judah prevailed over his brethren, so the kingdom was taken from Reuben and given to Judah; and because he was strong, so was his kingdom. Levi also was godly, and did not transgress in the matter of the golden calf; therefore the high priesthood was taken away from the children of Reuben, and on their account from all the first-born, and given to Aaron and his sons. The custody of the sanctuary belonged to the Levites, but the birthright to Joseph." - T.
