1 Chronicles 5:2

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Yet Judah prevailed over his brother, and a leader was from him, and the birthright was to Joseph.

Latin

Porro Judas, qui erat fortissimus inter fratres suos, de stirpe ejus principes germinati sunt: primogenita autem reputata sunt Joseph.)

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

1 Chronicles 5:1–2

Reuben was Israel's oldest son, but he lost his birthright because he had sexual relations with his father's concubine (Genesis 35:22). Jacob gave this right to Joseph by making Ephraim and Manasseh full members of the tribes (Genesis 48:5). This act gave Joseph the double portion usually meant for the firstborn (Deuteronomy 21:15–17). As Jacob predicted, Judah became more prominent than his brothers and was the ancestor of the ruling tribe (Genesis 49:8–10). However, Reuben is still listed first (1 Chronicles 2:1).

1 Chronicles 5:1–24

Chapter 5 lists the family histories for:

Reuben (1 Chronicles 5:1–10; compare Genesis 46:9)
Gad (1 Chronicles 5:11–17)
Manasseh (1 Chronicles 5:23–24)

These are the tribes of Israel that settled in Transjordan (the area east of the Jordan River).

Theme notes and profiles

Judah Ancestors of Jesus The Promise of Dynasty

Related verses

Matthew 2:6
‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”
Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
Psalm 60:7
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.
Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.
Genesis 49:8–10
Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you.
Psalm 108:8
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.
Jeremiah 23:5–6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Psalm 78:68–71
But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.
1 Samuel 16:12
So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”
Genesis 49:26
The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers.
2 Samuel 8:15
Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Birthright Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Firstborn Genealogy

Topics

Birthright: Forfeited by Reuben Firstborn: Birthright of The: Forfeited by Reuben Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Father's Favorite Child The First Born: Superseded: Reuben Tribe of Judah is Accorded the Birthright Forfeited by Reuben

1 Chronicles 5:2

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