Bible Dictionary
Judah
Judah was Jacob’s fourth son by Leah and the ancestor of the tribe bearing his name. He became a leading brother in Joseph’s history, and his tribe received a prominent inheritance in Canaan.
Biblical Usage
Judah’s leadership among Jacob’s sons is reflected in the prominence of his tribe among Israel. His name is associated with praise to the Lord and with the family line that received a leading place among the tribes.
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