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1 Chronicles 5:2
Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.
For Yehudah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Yosef's:)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
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.
Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)
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 the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
For Iudah preuailed aboue his brethren, and of him came the prince, but the birthright was Iosephs)
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the ruler, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.
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.
For Y'hudah became greater than his brothers, inasmuch as the ruler came from him; nevertheless, the birthright went to Yosef.
for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's),
For from Judah shall come forth Messiah the King, but the blessings shall be given to Joseph),
It was the tribe of Judah, however, that became the strongest and provided a ruler for all the tribes.)
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, but the birthright belonged to Joseph).
for Judah prevailed among his brothers, and from him was the chief ruler, but the birthright was Joseph's);
for vnto Iuda which was mightie amonge his brethren, was geuen the pryncipalite before him, and the first byrthrighte vnto Ioseph.
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's),
Though Judah became stronger than his brothers, and from him came the ruler, the birthright was Joseph's:)
For Iuda preuayled aboue his brethren, & of his tribe came the chiefe, and the birthright was geuen to Ioseph.)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came he that is the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's--
For Iudah preuailed aboue his brethren, and of him came the chiefe rulers, but the birthright was Iosephs.
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 Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)
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.
For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came a leader; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him [came] the chief ruler; but the birth-right [was] Joseph's:)
yet Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came a ruler, although the birthright was Joseph's--
The descendants of Judah became the most powerful tribe and provided a ruler for the nation, but the birthright belonged to Joseph.
Judah became stronger than his brothers, and a prince came from him. But the birth-right belonged to Joseph.
though Judah became prominent among his brothers and a ruler came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph.)
for, Judah, prevailed over his brethren, so that, even the prince, is from him, - although, the birthright, pertaineth 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.)
though Judah became strong among his brothers and a prince was from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright [is] to Joseph.
for Judah has been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright [is] to Joseph—
Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
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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.
Contemporary English Version
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.
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.
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
1These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. He was the firstborn, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright. 1 The sons of Re'uven the firstborn of Yisra'el (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Yosef the son of Yisra'el; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright. 1 Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright. 1 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that he could not be enrolled as the oldest son; 1 Reuben was Israel's first son. Reuben should have received the special privileges of the oldest son, but he had sexual relations with his father's slave woman. So those special privileges were given to Joseph's sons. (Joseph was a son of Israel.) In the family history Reuben's name is not listed as the first son. 1 The sons of Reuben, Israel's firstborn— (Now he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father's bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph, Israel's son. So Reuben is not listed as firstborn in the genealogical records. 1Now [we come to] the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel—for Reuben was the eldest, but because he defiled his father's bed [with Bilhah his father's concubine], his birthright was given to [Manasseh and Ephraim] the sons of Joseph [the favorite] son of Israel, so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. 1 Now the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel; so he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. 1 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright. 1 The sonnes also of Reuben the eldest sonne of Israel (for he was the eldest, but had defiled his fathers bed, therefore his birthright was giuen vnto the sonnes of Ioseph the sonne of Israel, so that the genealogie is not rekoned after his birthright.
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
God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.
God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:27
So God created humankind in his image, in the likeness of God he created him, male and female he created them.
So God created humankind in his image, in the likeness of God he created him, male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
So God created human beings in his image. In the image of God he created them. He created them male and female.
So God created human beings in his image. In the image of God he created them. He created them male and female.
Genesis 1:27
God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them.
God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them.
So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Genesis 1:27
Thus God created the man in his image: in the image of God created he him: he created them male and female.
Thus God created the man in his image: in the image of God created he him: he created them male and female.
Genesis 1:27
And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
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.
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.
