For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsFor Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s),
And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, 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 prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's),
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC