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Tribe of Judah

Israelite tribe

Members of the tribe descended from Judah, the royal tribe from which David and the Messiah come.

63 appearances18 Bible books5 known aliases

Who or what is this?

Descendants of , 's fourth son by Leah. The tribe becomes the leading tribe in the southern hill country, receives the promise of royal rule in Genesis 49, and produces 's dynasty. After the kingdom divides, Judah gives its name to the southern kingdom centered on , and the New Testament traces through this tribal line.

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