Introduction:
Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, holds significant importance in biblical history and theology. The tribe is named after Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Judah's lineage is central to the narrative of the Israelites, and it plays a crucial role in the unfolding of God's covenantal promises.

Biblical Background:
Judah was born to Jacob and Leah, as recorded in Genesis 29:35: "And she conceived again and bore a son, and she said, 'This time I will praise the LORD.' Therefore she named him Judah. Then she stopped having children." The name "Judah" means "praise," reflecting Leah's gratitude to God.

Tribe of Judah:
The tribe of Judah became one of the most prominent tribes in Israel. It was known for its leadership and military prowess. In the wilderness, Judah was positioned at the forefront of the Israelite camp during their journey to the Promised Land (Numbers 2:3). The tribe's territory, allocated during the conquest of Canaan, included Jerusalem, which later became the political and spiritual center of Israel.

Judah's Leadership:
Judah's leadership is evident in several key biblical narratives. When Joseph's brothers plotted against him, it was Judah who suggested selling Joseph to the Ishmaelites instead of killing him (Genesis 37:26-27). Later, Judah offered himself as a surety for Benjamin's safety, demonstrating his growth in responsibility and leadership (Genesis 44:32-34).

Davidic Lineage:
The tribe of Judah is most renowned for being the lineage of King David, Israel's greatest king, and ultimately, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. God's covenant with David, promising an everlasting kingdom, is a central theme in the Old Testament. 2 Samuel 7:16 states, "Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever."

Prophetic Significance:
Judah's prophetic significance is highlighted in Jacob's blessing over his sons. In Genesis 49:10, Jacob prophesies, "The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his." This prophecy is understood to point to the coming of the Messiah, who would arise from the tribe of Judah.

Judah in the Divided Kingdom:
After the death of Solomon, the kingdom of Israel split into two: the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The southern kingdom retained Jerusalem as its capital and was ruled by the Davidic line. Despite periods of idolatry and rebellion, Judah experienced several revivals under kings like Hezekiah and Josiah.

Exile and Return:
Judah's persistent disobedience led to its conquest by Babylon and the subsequent exile of its people. However, the return from exile, as chronicled in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, marked a period of restoration and rebuilding. The post-exilic community in Judah laid the foundation for the coming of the Messiah.

Conclusion:
The tribe of Judah's legacy is integral to the biblical narrative, from its early days as one of Jacob's sons to its role in the lineage of Jesus Christ. Its history is a testament to God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan for humanity.7770a. Shua -- father of Judah's wife
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7770. Shuwa' -- father of Judah's wife
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3063. Yehudah -- probably "praised," a son of Jacob, also his desc ...
... Transliteration: Yehudah Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-hoo-daw') Short Definition: Judah. ...
NASB Word Usage Jews (1), Judah (815), Judah's (2). Judah. ...
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The Fall of Judah
... THE SECOND BOOK OF CHRONICLES THE FALL OF JUDAH. 'Zedekiah was one and twenty years
old when he began to reign, and reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.12. ...
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Chapter xxxviii
... 1-5. And it came to pass at that time that Judah went down away from his brethren
and pitched his tent near a man of Adullam, whose name was Hirah. ...
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The Great Suit: Jehovah Versus Judah
... THE GREAT SUIT: JEHOVAH VERSUS JUDAH. 'The vision of Isaiah the son of
Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the ...
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Sacrifice Renewed
... And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats,
for a sin-offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. ...
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Man's Passions and God's Purpose
... down to Egypt. And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if
we slay our brother, and conceal his blood! Come, and let ...
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Habakkuk-On his Watch-Tower
... We shall not die.". The Chaldeans had, by this time, overrun the whole land. Judah
and Jerusalem had for long been full of all but unpardonable sin. ...
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A Strange Battle
... A formidable combination of neighbouring nations, of which Moab and Ammon, the
ancestral enemies of Judah, were the chief, was threatening Judah. ...
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The Rending of the Kingdom
... Thenceforth the twelve tribes of Israel were divided, the tribes of Judah and Benjamin
composing the lower or southern kingdom of Judah, under the rulership of ...
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Chapter xliv
... And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house and he was still there, and they
fell down before him on the ground; and Joseph said to them: What is this ...
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Jehoshaphat's Reform
... 'And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against
Israel.2. And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set ...
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Judah's (18 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Judah's (18 Occurrences). Genesis 38:7 Er, Judah's
firstborn, was wicked in the sight of Yahweh. Yahweh killed him. ...
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Er (8 Occurrences)
... ER. ar (`er, "watcher"; Er'): (1) The eldest son of Judah, the son of Jacob,
by Shua the Canaanite. Judah took for him a wife named Tamar. ...
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Prisoner (87 Occurrences)
... gate of Benjamin, which was in the house of Yahweh" (20:2). Mere imprisonment was
not adequate punishment for the prophet's announcement of Judah's doom; it ...
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Babylon's (11 Occurrences)
... time the king of Babylon's army was besieging Jerusalem; and Jeremiah the prophet
was shut up in the court of the guard, which was in the king of Judah's house ...
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Bath-shua (3 Occurrences)
... Genesis 38:12 And after a time, Bath-shua, Judah's wife, came to her end; and after
Judah was comforted for her loss, he went to Timnah, where they were ...
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Needed (59 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:9 The heritage of Simeon was taken out of Judah's stretch of land, for
Judah's part was more than they had need of, so the heritage of the children ...
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Prison (131 Occurrences)
... gate of Benjamin, which was in the house of Yahweh" (20:2). Mere imprisonment was
not adequate punishment for the prophet's announcement of Judah's doom; it ...
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Messiah (9 Occurrences)
... Amos (9:11) foretold the time when the shattered fortunes of Judah would be restored,
while Hosea (3:5) looked forward to the reunion of the two kingdoms under ...
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Judaism (5 Occurrences)

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Stretch (73 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:9 The heritage of Simeon was taken out of Judah's stretch of land, for
Judah's part was more than they had need of, so the heritage of the children ...
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