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Judah
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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It was Judah that interposed in behalf of Joseph, so that his life was spared (Genesis 37:26,27 ). He took a lead in the affairs of the family, and "prevailed above his brethren" (Genesis 43:3-10; 44:14,16-34; 46:28; 1 Chronicles 5:2 ).
Soon after the sale of Joseph to the Ishmaelites, Judah went to reside at Adullam, where he married a woman of Canaan. (See ONAN; TAMAR .) After the death of his wife Shuah, he returned to his father's house, and there exercised much influence over the patriarch, taking a principal part in the events which led to the whole family at length going down into Egypt. We hear nothing more of him till he received his father's blessing (Genesis 49:8-12 ).
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Judah'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/j/judah.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Judah'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/j/judah.html. 1897.
