1 Chronicles 5:2

For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 5:2

BSB

And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

AKJV

For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

CPDV

Moreover, Judah, who was strongest among his brothers, from his stock leaders sprung up, but the right of firstborn was reputed to Joseph.

ERV

For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

NHEB

For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and a leader descended from him; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

SMT

For Judah was strong over his brethren, and for a leader from him; and the birthright to Joseph:)

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 5:2

ForJudahH3063Proper Name Masculine prevailedH1396VerbabovehisbrethrenH251Noun MasculineandofhimcamethechiefrulerH5057Noun MasculinebutthebirthrightH1062Noun FemininewasJoseph'sH3130Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 5:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Chronicles 5:2

Summary

Judah achieves supremacy despite birthright loss

Event

Judah gains tribal leadership

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC